milepost

noun

mile·​post ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst 

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

: milestone sense 2

Synonyms

• climacteric
• climax
• corner
• landmark
• milestone
• turning point
• watershed

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

Earlier this month, the National Park Service opened milepost 0 to milepost 198 on the Virginia side. —Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

milepost

noun

mile·​post ˈmī(ə)l-ˌpōst 

: a post indicating the distance in miles to a stated place