Post: meaning, definitions and examples

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post

 

[ poʊst ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

social media

A piece of writing, image, or other item of content published online, typically on a blog or social media website.

Synonyms

entry, message, update

Examples of usage

  • Did you see the latest post on her Instagram?
  • I just shared a new post on my blog.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

To publish a piece of writing, image, or other item of content online, typically on a blog or social media website.

Synonyms

publish, share, upload

Examples of usage

  • She likes to post about her travels on Facebook.
  • He posted a funny meme on Twitter.

Translations

Translations of the word "post" in other languages:

🇵🇹 postagem

🇮🇳 पोस्ट

🇩🇪 Post

🇮🇩 pos

🇺🇦 пошта

🇵🇱 poczta

🇯🇵 ポスト

🇫🇷 poste

🇪🇸 correo

🇹🇷 posta

🇰🇷 우편

🇸🇦 بريد

🇨🇿 pošta

🇸🇰 pošta

🇨🇳 邮政

🇸🇮 pošta

🇮🇸 póstur

🇰🇿 пошта

🇬🇪 ფოსტა

🇦🇿 poçt

🇲🇽 correo

Word origin

The word 'post' originated from the Latin word 'postis' meaning 'pillar' or 'support'. In the context of social media, 'post' refers to sharing content online, which has become a common practice in the digital age.

See also: outpost, postable, postage, poster, posting, postman, postpone, postsecondary, posture, repost.