Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
postern
Noun
/ˈpɒstərn/
Definition
A secondary or back entrance or gate, often used for access to an area that is not the main entrance.
Examples
- The knight slipped through the postern to avoid the guards.
- During the siege, the townsfolk used the postern to escape the encroaching army.
- In medieval castles, posterns were often used for discreet access.
Meaning
A postern typically refers to a lesser-known or hidden entryway, which can provide a means of egress or ingress separate from the primary access point.
Synonyms
- backdoor
- secondary entrance
- side entrance
