milepost

noun

mile·​post ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst How to pronounce milepost (audio)
1
: a post indicating the distance in miles from or to a given point
also : a post placed a mile from a similar post
2

Examples of milepost in a Sentence

We've reached a new milepost in the field of genetic research. a milepost in the development of a global economy
Recent Examples on the Web The agency said traffic was backed up past Rye by about five miles near milepost 237. Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2024 State Route 87 near milepost 212 is currently closed in both directions as of Thursday evening due to a fire. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024 Stop in Dickey Ridge Visitor Center at milepost 4.6 to watch a park film and chat with park rangers about hikes, waterfalls, and picnic areas. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024 Removing the debris would close the freeway near milepost 228 between Bush Highway and SR 188, about 9 miles north of Sunflower. Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for milepost 

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Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of milepost was in 1768

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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milepost. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

milepost

noun
mile·​post ˈmī(ə)l-ˌpōst How to pronounce milepost (audio)
: a post indicating the distance in miles to a stated place
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