signpost

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1sign·post

noun \ˈsīn-ˌpōst\

Definition of SIGNPOST

1
: a post (as at the fork of a road) with signs on it to direct travelers

Examples of SIGNPOST

  1. The signpost says it is 10 miles to the city.

First Known Use of SIGNPOST

1620

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