signpost

American  

[sahyn-pohst] / ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst /

noun

1. a post bearing a sign that gives information or guidance.

2. any immediately perceptible indication, obvious clue, etc.

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verb (used with object)

1. to provide (a place, route, etc.) with signposts.

signpost British  

/ ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst /

noun

1. a post bearing a sign that shows the way, as at a roadside

2. something that serves as a clue or indication; sign

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verb

1. to mark with signposts

2. to indicate direction towards

   the camp site is signposted from the road

Etymology

Origin of signpost

First recorded in 1610–20; sign + post ¹

Example Sentences

Over the past year, three books were signposts along my journey from anxiety to stubborn optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal

To mark the 14th anniversary of his death, Everton have installed a 'talking bench' on the fan plaza as a way to "encourage conversation, tackle loneliness and isolation, and signpost people to mental health support".

From BBC

This surely gives a signpost to the way forward.

From BBC

There is currently no legal obligation for streaming platforms to label AI-generated songs, despite increasing calls for them to signpost such tracks.

From BBC

With the corporate earnings season drawing to a close and no major economic data releases currently expected in the run-up to the Fed’s meeting, the next market signposts remain unclear.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• catalog
• clue
• directory
• guidebook
• handbook
• key
• manual