signpost

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noun

sign·​post ˈsīn-ˌpōst 

1

: a post (as at the fork of a road) with signs on it to direct travelers

2

: guide, beacon

3

: sign, indication

signpost

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verb

signposted; signposting; signposts

transitive verb

: to provide with or as if with signposts or guides

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Just as landmarks allow visual navigation, these magnetic features can serve as signposts. —The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025

Bright red ribbons decorate the trees and signposts of northwest suburban Niles in anticipation of a funeral procession and service today to honor Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, who was killed last week while battling a suspicious garage fire in the Austin neighborhood. —Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025

Verb

In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation. —Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025

But those sacrifices are clearly signposted and understandable, even to the general consumer looking for something different that stands out. —Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for signpost

• almost
• engrossed
• foremost
• hindmost
• impost
• inmost
• lamppost
• leftmost
• necrosed
• outpost
• pancoast
• rightmost

Kids Definition

signpost

noun

sign·​post

ˈsīn-ˌpōst

1

: a post with signs on it to direct travelers

2

: something that points the way