post time

noun

: the designated starting time of a horse race

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With jockey Jose Ortiz, who earned his first Derby victory, Golden Tempo was a 23-1 long shot at post time with betting odds consistently shifting in the hours leading up to the race. Zach Powell, New York Times, 6 May 2026 The Puma was out, less than 12 hours before post time, because of a swollen leg from a skin infection. Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 According to the historic race venue, the track conditions were fast with good visibility and low precipitation just an hour before post time. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026 The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2 at Churchill Downs, with a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for post time

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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 21 May. 2026.

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