post time

noun

: the designated starting time of a horse race

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The National Weather Service is calling for showers between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, which would likely leave the track at least somewhat muddy by post time. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024 Leroy Sane is one of few other case studies to draw from, and City fans will have fond memories of the Germany winger charging in at the back post time and time again during his four years at the Etihad Stadium — providing cutbacks for Raheem Sterling, or scoring the goals himself. Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 July 2024 The $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) will be the centerpiece of the Championships Saturday program with a post time of 2:41 p.m. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4. When is post time for the 2024 Kentucky Derby? Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for post time 

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of post time was in 1941

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“Post time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post%20time. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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