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
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
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The highway was reopened around 6 a.m. after a closure was implemented at milepost 116 about five miles east of Wickenburg.
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Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Graveyard Fields, at milepost 418, is a mile-high valley with a popular trail system that accesses waterfalls and swimming holes along the Yellowstone Prong.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
The highway was closed in both directions from Grandjean at mile post 93.7 to Banner Summit at milepost 105.5, the Idaho Transportation Department said in a statement at about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 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
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Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Graveyard Fields, at milepost 418, is a mile-high valley with a popular trail system that accesses waterfalls and swimming holes along the Yellowstone Prong.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
The highway was closed in both directions from Grandjean at mile post 93.7 to Banner Summit at milepost 105.5, the Idaho Transportation Department said in a statement at about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 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
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milepost. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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milepost
noun
mile·post
ˈmī(ə)l-ˌpōst
: a post indicating the distance in miles to a stated place
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