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

The roadway at milepost 12.8 on Teton Pass, has catastrophically failed, and a long term closure is expected. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 June 2024

On Thursday, the road was temporarily closed after eight-inch cracks developed in the roadway at milepost 12.8. —David Pace, Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2024

Yet it can be seen as a historical milepost for the broader business climate, especially in California. —Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024

With 391 mileposts in Arizona, the I-10 is the state’s longest freeway, according to Arizona Department of Transportation spokesperson Steve Elliott. —Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 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