Pronunciation: /ˈpɑs.tərn/
noun a back or side entrance
A1 The postern gate was hidden behind the castle walls.
A2 The soldiers used the postern as a secret entrance during the siege.
B1 The postern provided a discreet way for the spies to enter the enemy's fortress.
B2 The postern gate was well-concealed, allowing only trusted individuals to pass through.
C1 The postern gate was a strategic access point for covert operations.
C2 The postern gate was carefully guarded to prevent unauthorized entry into the stronghold.
adjective relating to a back or side entrance
A1 The postern gate was hidden behind the bushes.
A2 The soldiers used the postern entrance to sneak into the castle.
B1 The postern door was small and barely noticeable.
B2 The postern passage provided a secret escape route for the spies.
C1 The postern tunnel was well-concealed and only known to a few.
C2 The postern opening led to a hidden chamber deep within the fortress.
formal The soldiers used the postern gate to enter and exit the castle discreetly.
informal Let's meet at the postern gate so we can sneak out without anyone noticing.
slang I heard there's a secret party happening behind the postern gate tonight.
figurative The postern gate symbolizes a hidden opportunity for those who are willing to explore beyond the obvious.
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