fence post

American  

[fens pohst] / ˈfɛns ˌpoʊst /

noun

1. a post, made of wood, metal, or other sturdy material, that is a vertical support for a fence. The horizontal pieces or sections of a fence are attached to the fence posts, which are set at intervals into the ground, usually secured with concrete or gravel.

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Etymology

Origin of fence post

First recorded in 1790–95

Example Sentences

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fence post

A wooden fence post has gone from about $6 to as much as $19.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Affixed to a fence post, it displayed the house’s name: Somewhere.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2024

To that end, outside of painting a few walls and the occasional fence post, I hadn't touched a paintbrush since college.

From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2023

That’s not necessary — in fact, concrete will cause you tremendous pain if you need to replace a fence post someday.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2022

Another fence post, another coffin lid, another skeleton to apologize to, another fire to build.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman