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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Club Ebony in Indianola, an important waypoint on the Chitlin’ Circuit, has been continuously open since the late 1940s, except for a brief period of renovation; the B.B. King Museum—which opened in Indianola in 2008—oversaw the renovation. Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025 Rivian, the budding electric vehicle maker, is bucking the trend, establishing its Rivian Adventure Network at outdoor destinations and waypoints. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Mont Blanc is a navigation waypoint on easyJet's flight plans, meaning planes often pass over its summit. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2023 Planning a road trip should include frequent and redundant charging station waypoints to ensure a smooth driving experience even in unpredictable weather conditions. Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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