sign·post
ˈsīn-ˌpōst 
1
: a post (as at the fork of a road) with signs on it to direct travelers
3
: sign, indication
Examples of signpost in a Sentence
Noun
The signpost says it is 10 miles to the city.
Verb
The road from here to London is well signposted.
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Noun
For historians, the archive might establish signposts for a route, the who, what, where, when, why.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
Of 10 bear market signposts tracked by the bank, seven were triggered in May, up from five in April and four in March.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Verb
In between, Mamdani also signposted his enthusiasm for the World Cup.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2026
This year, McIlroy will serve a three-course meal with dishes that signpost his journey to the jacket.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Signpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signpost. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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