Lamppost
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lamppost is a noun meaning The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.
Meaning
The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.
More Meanings
- (informal, humorous) A tall, thin person.
Example Sentences
You big skinny lamppost. And you're going grey!
"What is really good is they haven't just painted the station building, they've done all the lampposts to match as well, right down to the end of the platform.
Visit the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in the UK, and ammonite road signs greet you at every town and city and even the lampposts on the seafront feature a familiar coiled shell.
Word Forms
- lampposts
- lamp post
Synonyms for lamppost
Depending on context, synonyms include lightpost, beanpole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lantern, lamp, light, streetlamp, streetlight, standard.
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