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

From the get-go, Jean Paul Gaultier empowered women with strong tailoring, visible corsetry, sailor stripes and other signposts of Parisian chic. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Pick’s comments weren’t in response to a niggling analyst question but in his prepared remarks, a clear signpost. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 July 2026

Verb

Color plays a big role, drawing people through the store, and signposting Hermès’ 16 different product categories, or métiers, which range from sports and saddlery to womenswear, menswear, fragrance and home interiors. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

In between, Mamdani also signposted his enthusiasm for the World Cup. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2026

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