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lamppost

American  
[lamp-pohst] / ˈlæmpˌpoʊst /

noun

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

lamppost British  
/ ˈlæmpˌpəʊst /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lamppost

First recorded in 1780–90; lamp + post 1

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