1
2
: a pole or stake set up to mark or indicate something
especially
: a pole that marks the starting or finishing point of a horse race
3
a
: goalpost
b
: a football passing play in which the receiver runs downfield before turning towards the middle of the field
4
: the metal stem of a pierced earring
5
: a metallic fitting attached to an electrical device (such as a storage battery) for convenience in making connections
posted; posting; posts
1
: to affix to a usual place (such as a wall) for public notices : placard
2
a
: to publish, announce, or advertise by or as if by use of a placard
b
: to denounce by public notice
c
: to enter on a public listing
d
: to forbid (property) to trespassers under penalty of legal prosecution by notices placed along the boundaries
e
: score
posted a 70 in the final round
3
: to publish (something, such as a message) in an online forum (such as an electronic message board)
1
: something (such as a message) that is published online
2
chiefly British
a
: a nation's organization for handling mail
also
: the mail handled
b(1)
: a single dispatch of mail
(2)
c
d
: postbox
3
archaic
a
: one of a series of stations for keeping horses for relays
b
: the distance between any two such consecutive stations : stage
4
obsolete
: courier
posted; posting; posts
1
: to make familiar with a subject : inform
kept her posted on the latest gossip
2
: mail
post a letter
3
a
: to transfer or carry from a book of original entry to a ledger
b
: to make transfer entries in
4
archaic
: to dispatch in haste
1
: to rise from the saddle and return to it in rhythm with a horse's trot
2
: to ride or travel with haste : hurry
3
: to travel with post-horses
1
a
: the place at which a soldier is stationed
especially
: a sentry's beat or station
b
: a station or task to which one is assigned
c
: the place at which a body of troops is stationed : camp
d
: a local subdivision of a veterans' organization
e
: one of two bugle calls sounded (as in the British army) at tattoo
2
a
: an office or position to which a person is appointed
b
: an area on a basketball court that is located just outside the free throw lane usually near the basket
also
: the offensive position of a player occupying the post
3
a
b
: a trading station on the floor of a stock exchange
posted; posting; posts
1
a
: to station in a given place
guards were posted at the doors
b
: to carry ceremoniously to a position
posting the colors
2
chiefly British
: to assign to a unit, position, or location (as in the military or civil service)
3
: to put up
O'Brien claims city cops roughed him up and refused to let him post bond.—
Jeffrey Ressner
Jeffrey Ressner1
a
: after : subsequent : later
postdate
b
: behind : posterior : following after
postlude
postconsonantal
2
a
: subsequent to : later than
postoperative
b
: posterior to
postorbital
Synonyms
Noun (1)
Verb (1)
Noun (2)
Verb (2)
Noun (3)
Verb (3)
Examples of post in a Sentence
Noun (1)
hung the hammock between a tree and a post in the fence
Verb (1)
the student organizations generally post their announcements on the campus bulletin board
posted the students' grades
Noun (2)
the post always comes at tea time
Verb (2)
be sure to post the letter this afternoon
Noun (3)
selling lemonade was my post at the church fair
he wisely stayed at his post during the emergency
she's held a number of teaching posts at local colleges
Verb (3)
the police are planning to post an officer outside the hospital room of the witness
Recent Examples on the WebKate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Coincidentally, this week is the 60th anniversary of the only F4 tornado to touch down in Macomb County's Chesterfield Township, according to a post by Macomb County Emergency Management.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2024
Using coordinates provided by Tesla, first responders pinpointed the cars location and found the driver ejected from his vehicle, according to a social media post.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
This is Garcetti’s second trip back to Los Angeles since he was confirmed to serve as U.S. ambassador to India in March 2023, 20 months after he was first nominated to the post.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Last revamped in 2020, Gaul’s Tax Rebate for International Production scheme now supplements a 30% across-the-board rebate with an additional 10% — applicable on all eligible expenses — for productions that spend $2.2 million with local VFX and post houses.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 May 2024
For security reasons the Chiefs release only the first names of their cheerleaders, which doesn’t stop family members, neighbors and dance coaches from outing them in congratulatory posts.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was tagged to the post and shared the image to his own Instagram Stories.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The post went viral and has drawn a range of reactions with some questioning the moral responsibility of engaging with someone who may be suffering from mental illness.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
One of those Americans, 31-year-old Tyler Wenrich — a father of a 1-year-old son from Virginia — was allowed to go home last week after posting bail, his father told Fox News Digital.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 8 May 2024
Duff posted photos from what appears to be an at-home water birth.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
On Tuesday, May 7, Hilton, 43, posted an adorable clip on TikTok showing Phoenix, 16 months, playing with his sister London, 5 months, in her baby bouncer.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 8 May 2024
Very little is known about the upcoming FX series, much less about Kelce’s character, but, Murphy did post an audio teaser for Grotesquerie in February featuring Nash-Betts’ distressed voice on a phone speaker describing a disturbing crime scene.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 May 2024
Dan Schneider's YouTube post in response to 'Quiet on Set'
Schneider posted a YouTube video on March 19, addressing allegations mentioned in the docuseries like receiving massages from employees and making co-writers uncomfortable in the writer's room.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
The model, 28, attended the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 6 and posted about her reaction to wearing vintage French couture.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
Both appeared energetic in media interviews post-landing, although detailed medical results were not disclosed.
—Elizabeth Howell, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
Noun
The post was shared more than 200 times in less than two weeks.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Coincidentally, this week is the 60th anniversary of the only F4 tornado to touch down in Macomb County's Chesterfield Township, according to a post by Macomb County Emergency Management.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2024
Using coordinates provided by Tesla, first responders pinpointed the cars location and found the driver ejected from his vehicle, according to a social media post.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
This is Garcetti’s second trip back to Los Angeles since he was confirmed to serve as U.S. ambassador to India in March 2023, 20 months after he was first nominated to the post.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Last revamped in 2020, Gaul’s Tax Rebate for International Production scheme now supplements a 30% across-the-board rebate with an additional 10% — applicable on all eligible expenses — for productions that spend $2.2 million with local VFX and post houses.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 May 2024
For security reasons the Chiefs release only the first names of their cheerleaders, which doesn’t stop family members, neighbors and dance coaches from outing them in congratulatory posts.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was tagged to the post and shared the image to his own Instagram Stories.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The post went viral and has drawn a range of reactions with some questioning the moral responsibility of engaging with someone who may be suffering from mental illness.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
Verb
Dozens of contestants have shown solidarity by posting a joint statement on their social media accounts.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
One of those Americans, 31-year-old Tyler Wenrich — a father of a 1-year-old son from Virginia — was allowed to go home last week after posting bail, his father told Fox News Digital.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 8 May 2024
Duff posted photos from what appears to be an at-home water birth.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
On Tuesday, May 7, Hilton, 43, posted an adorable clip on TikTok showing Phoenix, 16 months, playing with his sister London, 5 months, in her baby bouncer.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 8 May 2024
Very little is known about the upcoming FX series, much less about Kelce’s character, but, Murphy did post an audio teaser for Grotesquerie in February featuring Nash-Betts’ distressed voice on a phone speaker describing a disturbing crime scene.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 May 2024
Dan Schneider's YouTube post in response to 'Quiet on Set'
Schneider posted a YouTube video on March 19, addressing allegations mentioned in the docuseries like receiving massages from employees and making co-writers uncomfortable in the writer's room.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
The model, 28, attended the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 6 and posted about her reaction to wearing vintage French couture.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Adverb
Brimming with midcentury character, the 3,700-square-foot home features post-and-beam construction, tongue-and-groove ceilings and walls of glass.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
Both appeared energetic in media interviews post-landing, although detailed medical results were not disclosed.
—Elizabeth Howell, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
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post
2 of 7 verb1
a
: to fix notices to or on a suitable place (as a bulletin board)
b
: to publish or announce by or as if by a notice
posted the students' grades
2
: to forbid persons from entering or using by putting up warning notices
post a trout stream
3
: score entry 2 sense 1a
posted a 72 for the round
4
: to publish (as a message) in an online forum
post
3 of 7 noun1
chiefly British
: postal service
2
chiefly British
: the mail handled by the post
3
chiefly British
: a single shipment of mail
4
: something (as a message) that is posted online
post
5 of 7 noun1
a
: the place at which a soldier or guard is stationed
b
: a station or task to which a person is assigned
c
: a place to which troops are assigned : camp
2
: an office or position to which a person is appointed
3
post
6 of 7 verb1
: to station in a given place
post a guard
2
: to give as a guarantee of payment
post a bond
post-
7 of 7 prefix1
a
: after : later
postdate
b
: behind
2
: following : later than
postscript
Etymology
Noun
Old English post "an upright timber for support, pillar," from Latin postis (same meaning)
Noun
from early French poste "a relay station, one who carries messages," from early Italian posta "relay station," derived from porre (verb) "to place," from Latin ponere "to place" — related to post entry 5
Noun
from early French poste "place where soldiers are stationed," from early Italian posto (same meaning), derived from porre (verb) "to place," from Latin ponere "to place" — related to post entry 3
Prefix
derived from Latin post "after, later"
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