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

The land was unplanted and untended; there were no fences or hedges, barely any trees, and no signposts or road markings. —Kate Eshelby, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024

For now, though, with just four out of 10 signposts flashing warning signs, Subramanian recommended investors avoid panic selling. —Will Daniel, Fortune, 17 June 2024

Verb

Paramount’s withdrawal was signposted by former CEO Bob Bakish, who said its Hollywood fare was the global priority. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 June 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1884, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

signpost

noun

sign·​post

ˈsīn-ˌpōst

1

: a post with signs on it to direct travelers

2

: something that points the way