Post
/poʊst/noun
A piece of writing or message published online or in print.
Did you know?The word 'post' originates from a Latin term meaning 'to place' or 'to set,' linking it to ancient acts of communication and delivery connected to messages and even rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dó-
“to put, place, or set”
Latin
Latin
ponere
“to place, put, or set down”
Old French
Old French
poste
“a stake or pillar, used for support or to place notices”
14th Century
Middle English
poste
“a place where notices are posted or a message sent”
Modern English
English
post
“a message or notice published for public viewing”