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

The incident happened near milepost 2, not far from the Oregon state line. —Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 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

The rupture occurred at milepost 171, near Fort Ransom, South Bow said. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025

The collapse was located at milepost 146.5 in Stevens along the Weiser River, about 27 miles southwest of McCall. —Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 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