milepost

noun

mile·post ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst

Synonyms of milepost next

: a post indicating the distance in miles from or to a given point

also : a post placed a mile from a similar post

: milestone sense 2

Examples of milepost in a Sentence

We've reached a new milepost in the field of genetic research. a milepost in the development of a global economy

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Earlier this month, the National Park Service opened milepost 0 to milepost 198 on the Virginia side. —

Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 The agency said traffic was backed up past Rye by about five miles near milepost 237. —

Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2024 State Route 87 near milepost 212 is currently closed in both directions as of Thursday evening due to a fire. —

Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024 Stop in Dickey Ridge Visitor Center at milepost 4.6 to watch a park film and chat with park rangers about hikes, waterfalls, and picnic areas. —

Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for milepost