waypoint

noun

way·​point ˈwā-ˌpȯint 

: an intermediate point on a route or line of travel

Examples of waypoint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Computer simulations show that with Reinforcement Learning algorithms, the craft can even master complex waypoint missions entirely on its own. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Once a human operator uploads a GPS waypoint, the autonomous drones fly toward their target and use onboard sensors to spot the heat signature of a fire, HeliOps Magazine reported. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

Bozeman has also pushed Robinson’s employees to embrace failure as a waypoint on the path to success. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 July 2026

The aircraft was reported about 1 mile from the Canarsie (CRI) navigation beacon, a key waypoint used by aircraft lining up to land at JFK. — Bonny Chu , Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for waypoint

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint