Milepost
noun
A sign by the road showing distance traveled or distance remaining to a certain place.
He noticed the milepost indicating he had 100 miles left to reach the city.
Often appears as...
- see a milepost
- read a milepost
noun
A significant stage or event in development.
Graduating from university was an important milepost in her life.
Often appears as...
- reach a milepost
- important milepost
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A sign by the road showing distance traveled or distance remaining to a certain place.
He noticed the milepost indicating he had 100 miles left to reach the city.
Often appears as...
- see a milepost
- read a milepost
noun
A significant stage or event in development.
Graduating from university was an important milepost in her life.
Often appears as...
- reach a milepost
- important milepost
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Signpost
Mileposts are used literally to indicate distance on roads especially in rural or less populated areas.
Just after milepost 27, turn left onto the gravel road.
Pro Tip 2/3Travel Progress
Mileposts help track progress on a journey, showing how far you've come or how much further to go.
They cheered when the car passed the milepost marking halfway to their destination.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for City Travel
Mileposts are rarely found within cities; they are more common on highways and country roads.
You won't find a milepost on city streets, they are for longer distances.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Signpost
Mileposts are used literally to indicate distance on roads especially in rural or less populated areas.
Just after milepost 27, turn left onto the gravel road.
Pro Tip 2/3Travel Progress
Mileposts help track progress on a journey, showing how far you've come or how much further to go.
They cheered when the car passed the milepost marking halfway to their destination.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for City Travel
Mileposts are rarely found within cities; they are more common on highways and country roads.
You won't find a milepost on city streets, they are for longer distances.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Signpost
Mileposts are used literally to indicate distance on roads especially in rural or less populated areas.
Just after milepost 27, turn left onto the gravel road.
Pro Tip 2/3Travel Progress
Mileposts help track progress on a journey, showing how far you've come or how much further to go.
They cheered when the car passed the milepost marking halfway to their destination.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for City Travel
Mileposts are rarely found within cities; they are more common on highways and country roads.
You won't find a milepost on city streets, they are for longer distances.
Never forget "Milepost"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Quote examples
H. W. Brands
American Historian
Most presidents have not considered 100 days a significant milepost.
Quote examples
H. W. Brands
American Historian
Most presidents have not considered 100 days a significant milepost.
Example 1 of 1
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension