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

• milestone
• climax
• watershed
• landmark

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

Officials said the car was hit near milepost 114, close to Hammett in Elmore County. —Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025

Westbound traffic on Interstate 10 was closed at milepost 81 west of Tonopah on July 13 due to a crash, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. —Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025

Motorcyclist William Greer, 44, died around 8:30 p.m. the day before, near milepost 126, officials said. —Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025

Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape. —Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for milepost

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

Kids Definition

milepost

noun

mile·​post ˈmī(ə)l-ˌpōst 

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