milepost

American  

[mahyl-pohst] / ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst /

noun

1. any of a series of posts post set up to mark distance by miles, as along a highway, or an individual post showing the distance to or from a place.

2. a notable point or significant event in the progress or development of something; milestone.

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milepost British  

/ ˈmaɪlˌpəʊst /

noun

1. horse racing a marking post on a racecourse a mile before the finishing line

2. Also called (esp Brit): milestone.  a signpost that shows the distance in miles to or from a place

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Etymology

Origin of milepost

An Americanism dating back to 1760–70; mile + post ¹

Example Sentences

And now, when he inevitably crosses the 3,000 career strikeout milepost, it will almost certainly happen on his home mound.

From Los Angeles Times

“Today is another important milepost on that path.”

From Los Angeles Times

The plane landed on the freeway between Wellesley milepost 161 and Freya Street, Patrol said on the social media platform X shortly after 1:30 p.m.

From Seattle Times

The highway has been closed between milepost 134 at Ross Dam Trailhead and milepost 171 at the Silver Star Gate since Nov. 30.

From Seattle Times

Caltrans announced in late March that it had finished its design plan for repairs at the landslide area known as Regent’s Slide, a massive pile of earth and muck blocking the road near milepost 27.8.

From Los Angeles Times

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