waypoint

noun

way·​point ˈwā-ˌpȯint How to pronounce waypoint (audio)
: an intermediate point on a route or line of travel

Examples of waypoint in a Sentence

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Each drone will be programmed with more than 1,000 different waypoints, to evade Russia’s comprehensive air defense systems. Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 Autonomous features and flexibility The Bolt-M drone boasts advanced features such as: Autonomous waypoint navigation: Operators can set specific paths for the drone to follow. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024 That could provide equal parts excitement and indigestion at various waypoints in the season. Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024 Ben Fitchett/Urban Cowboy Denver Urban Cowboy Denver Where it’s located: Many travelers tend to view Denver as a mere waypoint on their way into the mountains, but Urban Cowboy’s first western property makes the case for spending a night (or more) in the city. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waypoint 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waypoint was in 1880

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“Waypoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waypoint. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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