plural signposts
: a sign beside a road showing the direction and distance to a place
The signpost says it is 10 miles to the city.
—sometimes used figurativelyThere are no signposts pointing to a solution.
signposts; signposted; signposting
chiefly British
: to provide (something) with signposts or guides
The road from here to London is well/clearly signposted.
—sometimes used figurativelyHis success has signposted the way for others.
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“Signpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/signpost. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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