Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to mark with signposts

  2. to indicate direction towards

    the camp site is signposted from the road

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of signpost

First recorded in 1610–20; sign + post 1

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The next signpost will be the meeting in China in late March.

From Barron's

"We will, of course, consider the feedback raised and explore how the route can be more clearly advertised and signposted to further increase awareness and confidence. "

From BBC

"I would encourage pupils, if they feel well enough, to attend school tomorrow where staff will signpost them to the support services available," he said in his letter.

From BBC

Right about then, Coogie Jackson shimmied up the County Road signpost to shout his good-bye.

From Literature

The council's strategic and resources committee on Friday decided it should "suspend posting on its account and signpost followers towards the council's other social media channels".

From BBC