Charles William Post (Noun)
Meaning
United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The American public knew Charles William Post as a pioneer in the breakfast cereal industry, leading innovations that transformed the industry.
- Charles William Post, the founder of the Postum Cereal Company, launched several inventions and business ventures, including Grape-Nuts cereal.
- In the early 20th century, the advertisements of Charles William Post challenged people to take a 30-day Grape-Nuts cereal diet challenge, promoting new diets and ideas of self-improvement.
- Charles William Post patented the first commercially practical method of packaging cereal in a sealed box to preserve freshness.
- Charles William Post used his growing wealth to support women's suffrage and was also involved with other social movements during his lifetime.