listening post ExamplesWord Origin noun
- Military. a post or position, as in advance of a defensive line, established for the purpose of listening to detect the enemy’s movements.
- any foreign country or city viewed as a source of intelligence about an enemy or rival nation or one that is a potential enemy.
- any concealed position maintained to obtain information: The government had listening posts to keep informed of revolutionary activities.
Origin of listening post First recorded in 1915–20 Examples from the Web for listening post Historical Examples of listening post
An English private soldier was detailed to go on listening-post with me.
Harold R. Peat
I can frankly say I disliked the listening-post duty that first time.
Harold R. Peat
I had heard of an outpost, but a listening-post was a new one on me.
Harold R. Peat
The young officer in command of the listening-post cursed softly.
Italy at War and the Allies in the West
E. Alexander Powell
The crater was immediately organized as a listening-post and ever afterwards it was known as the “Glory Hole.”
Jack O’Brien
British Dictionary definitions for listening post listening post noun
- military a forward position set up to obtain early warning of enemy movementAbbreviation: LP
- any strategic position or place for obtaining information about another country or area