waypoint

noun

way·​point ˈwā-ˌpȯint How to pronounce waypoint (audio)
: an intermediate point on a route or line of travel

Examples of waypoint in a Sentence

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Ben Fitchett/Urban Cowboy Denver Urban Cowboy Denver Where it’s located: Many travelers tend to view Denver as a mere waypoint on their way into the mountains, but Urban Cowboy’s first western property makes the case for spending a night (or more) in the city. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024 Ella is on a mission of revenge after the murder of her sheriff father (Bashir Salahuddin), who stood up to drug dealers trying to use the island outpost as a waypoint for smuggling. Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 June 2024 To complete the challenge, make seven photographs at specific waypoints on the trails. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024 Once airborne the fully autonomous drone starts ticking off the myriad waypoints. Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waypoint 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waypoint was in 1880

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“Waypoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waypoint. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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