Definitions for mileposts

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mileposts mile·post

Spelling: [mahyl-pohst]

IPA: /ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst/

Mileposts is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 570 anagrams from letters in mileposts (eilmopsst).

Definitions for mileposts

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 mileposts

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

Examples for mileposts

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.

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.