signpost

verb

signposted; signposting; signposts

transitive verb

: to provide with or as if with signposts or guides

Examples of signpost in a Sentence

The road from here to London is well signposted.
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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 Will fluency with the references at fashionable literary salons signpost upper-class membership? Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026 On a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic. Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for signpost

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signpost was in 1884

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“Signpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signpost. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

signpost

noun
sign·​post
ˈsīn-ˌpōst
1
: a post with signs on it to direct travelers
2
: something that points the way

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