lamppost
Translation
lamppost
Examples
He leaned against the lamppost.
He leant against the lamppost.
The street was lined with old lampposts.
The street was lined with old lampposts.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a tall post in a street with a lamp on top He leant against the lamppost.
Similar Words
Synonyms: streetlight, light pole
Etymology
A compound word from 'lamp' and 'post'. It literally means a post with a lamp on it.
Memory Tips
Imagine a classic movie scene of someone waiting under a lamppost in the rain.