post time

noun

: the designated starting time of a horse race

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At post time the track money was still somehow in love with Commandant at 1-1, even money, who placed, and not especially remarkably so. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 By post time last Sunday, a smattering of fans had shown up to send off the track for what many feared would be its last day. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 Golden Tempo raced from an unfavorable ninth post and was one of four horses with 5-to-1 odds at post time. — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 6 June 2026 Either of the 6-1 co-second choices, Commandment or Further Ado, could wind up being favored at post time. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for post time

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First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Aug. 2026.

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