guidepost

noun

guide·​post ˈgīd-ˌpōst How to pronounce guidepost (audio)

Examples of guidepost in a Sentence

The guidepost said that the camp was to the left.
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The 40-foot sea arch rock just offshore serves as both the symbol of the park and a guidepost on approach to East Anacapa. Paul Bersebach, Oc Register, 4 June 2025 And one guidepost was a determination to be a straight shooter with clients. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025 This clear expression of principles will help provide guideposts to how the future will evolve, not only relieving some of the anxiety, but also generating a sense of shared purpose and commitment central to delivering that future. Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 The Supreme Court’s decision remains, as always, our guidepost. Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guidepost

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of guidepost was in 1738

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“Guidepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guidepost. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

guidepost

noun
guide·​post -ˌpōst How to pronounce guidepost (audio)
1
: a post (as at the fork of a road) with directions for travelers
2

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