post time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of post time
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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I somehow made it back to my friend’s apartment with minutes to spare before post time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
For the seventh straight year, the official post time is 6:57 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2026
Mage opened as the 8-5 morning line favorite for the Preakness and was the top choice at 2-1 seven hours before post time.
From Washington Times ● May 20, 2023
D. Wayne Lukas-trained Ethereal Road came from the back of the pack to win the $100,000 Sir Barton roughly two hours before post time for the Preakness.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2022
The decision was not final; they could still scratch him at any point up to forty-five minutes before post time.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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