lamppost

[lamp-pohst]

noun

1. a post, usually of metal, supporting a lamp that lights a street, park, etc.

lamppost

/ ˈlæmpˌpəʊst /

noun

1. a post supporting a lamp, esp in a street

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamppost¹

First recorded in 1780–90; lamp + post ¹

Example Sentences

Up and down the land, the blue and white of St Andrew is fluttering from lampposts and being waved alongside the union flag at anti-immigration protests.

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According to recent polling from pollster Lord Ashcroft, the public can't agree on why union and English flags have been appearing on lampposts, and whether or not this is a good thing.

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In some areas of the country, St George flags and union jacks have been raised on lampposts and painted on roundabouts, which Ms Choudry said made her uneasy.

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The man, who does not want to be named, said he had removed six or seven flags from lampposts in the cul-de-sac when he was confronted by a group of people.

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Flags have also been raised on lampposts as a symbol of national identity as a result of campaigns on social media.

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