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

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

The release of the analysis represents an important milepost on the long road to a ground lease for the city’s property at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025

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

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