concrete poet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of concrete poet
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Raac was a material used as a cheaper alternative to standard concrete post World War Two, but has a shorter lifespan and can crumble under pressure.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
It hit a concrete post and rebounded toward the infield.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2019
The body was removed from the concrete post — used to attached floating buoys — and sent to Bangkok for an autopsy.
From The Guardian • Dec. 19, 2016
After Giffords fell, he said, a number of people near Giffords sought to flee but were trapped--hemmed in by the table and a concrete post.
From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2011
W.E. climbed unassisted to the top of the concrete post.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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