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Definition of lamppost

lamppost

/ˈlæmp.poʊst/
lamp · post
Plural:lampposts
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lamppost Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tall pole with a light fixed at the top, typically erected along a street, road, or pathway to provide illumination at night.

Example

"The detective leaned against the iron lamppost, watching the quiet street through the evening fog."

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• Nearby Words

lambskin
lamium
lamp
lamppost
lamprey
lampshade
lancang

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of the words 'lamp' and 'post', dating back to the late 18th century when stationary oil-based street lighting became a common feature of urban infrastructure.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lamppost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lamppost
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