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Definition of milepost

milepost

/ˈmaɪl.poʊst/
mile · post
Plural:mileposts
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• noun

1

A post or sign set up alongside a highway, railway, or trail to indicate the distance in miles from or to a given point.

Example

"The stranded motorists gave the dispatcher the number on the nearest highway milepost so the tow truck could locate them."

2

A significant event, achievement, or stage in the development, history, or progress of something.

Example

"Graduating from university was an important milepost in her journey toward becoming a licensed architect."

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• Nearby Words

mile
mileage
mileometer
milepost
miler
milestone
milf

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century as a compound of 'mile' (from Latin 'mille passus', meaning 'a thousand paces') and 'post' (from Latin 'postis', meaning 'doorpost' or 'upright timber').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Milepost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/milepost
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