Lamppost
(noun)
A tall post or pole, typically one of a series along a street, with a light on the top.
Origin:
The word 'lamppost' is a combination of the words 'lamp' and 'post', referring to a post or pole that supports a lamp.
Examples:
- He walked down the street, following the line of lampposts.
- She waited under the lamppost for her ride to arrive.
- The old lamppost had been there for as long as anyone could remember.
- In the park, the lampposts cast a warm glow on the paths.
- The lampposts along the river cast flickering reflections on the water.