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lamppost

1 of 1noun
/ˈlæmpˌpoʊst/
Forms:lampposts
1

a tall pole designed to hold one or more electric lamps in order to provide light on a street or road

  • The lamppost illuminated the dark street corner.
  • He saw the shadow of a figure near the lamppost.
  • The park was lit by several lampposts along the path.
  • The lamppost flickered before the light went out.
  • She leaned against the lamppost while waiting for her friend.