way point

American  

noun

1. a place or point between major points on a route.

2. way station.

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Etymology

Origin of way point

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

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way point

Some areas of the north and west of the UK have already had more rainfall than average this September, even though we're not even at the half way point of the month.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025

"If you have adjusted the thickness of the plate in just the right way, point by point, then the superposition of all these waves produces exactly the desired image."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2024

A report by the group in July found that South Sudan’s conflict has made the East African nation a major way point for ivory and wildlife smuggling.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2017

“To, in a gentlemanly way or a ladylike way, point out the other person’s record is one thing. But to get into some kind of a name-calling deal, I don’t think is very beneficial.”

From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2016

Then it once more proceeded, was dropped at the right way point, and carried by private hand to Bear Creek.

From The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister