guidepost

noun

guide·​post ˈgīd-ˌpōst 

1

: indication, sign

2

: guideline sense b

Examples of guidepost in a Sentence

The guidepost said that the camp was to the left.

Recent Examples on the Web

In times when the city's bad seems to overshadow the good, Daniels and others like him can be a guidepost for generations to come. —Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Despite his success, remaining humble and constantly seeking to learn are his current guideposts. —Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025

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Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for guidepost

• diagnosed
• easternmost
• innermost
• lowermost
• milepost
• northernmost
• outermost
• rearmost
• southernmost
• uppermost
• uttermost
• westernmost

Kids Definition

guidepost

noun

guide·​post -ˌpōst 

1

: a post (as at the fork of a road) with directions for travelers

2

: indication sense 2, sign