Definitions for milepost

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milepost mile·post

Spelling: [mahyl-pohst]

IPA: /ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst/

Milepost is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 452 anagrams from letters in milepost (eilmopst).

Definitions for milepost

noun

1. any of a series of posts 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.

Origin of milepost

An Americanism dating back to 1760-70; mile + post¹

Examples for milepost

Each major step was a milepost in the developing unity, strength and resolute will of the free nations.

I am sure no man of brilliant mind can pass this milepost and not hitch his team and do some precious loading.

Close to the line was a milepost indicating that a certain Dutch town was two miles west.

It is the milepost between the time that was and the time that is, that flask, and to it we owe the single standard of drinking.