hitching post

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Meaning · English

A main shelter at a recreation place (e.g. a campground) where people go to socialize, eat, and purchase small items.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nơi trú ẩn chính ở khu nghỉ dưỡng nơi mọi người đến để xã hội hóa, ăn uống và mua các vật dụng nhỏ

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The two girls who were camping went to the hitching post to buy some hot dogs and buns for the wiener roast.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hitching post” mean?

A main shelter at a recreation place (e.g. a campground) where people go to socialize, eat, and purchase small items.

Is “hitching post” formal or informal?

hitching post is generally slang.