postern

[US]/'pɒst(ə)n/
[UK]/ˈpostən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.back door
adj.pertaining to the back door
Word Forms
Pluralposterns

Example Sentences

The postern gate was hidden from view.

They sneaked out of the castle through the postern gate.

The soldiers used the postern gate for a secret escape.

The postern gate provided a discreet entrance to the garden.

The postern gate was heavily guarded.

The postern gate was locked at night.

The postern gate creaked open slowly.

The postern gate was a secret passage to the underground tunnels.

The postern gate was disguised as part of the wall.

The postern gate was only used by authorized personnel.

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