signpost

[ sahyn-pohst ]
/ ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst /

noun

a post bearing a sign that gives information or guidance.
any immediately perceptible indication, obvious clue, etc.

verb (used with object)

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

Origin of signpost

First recorded in 1610–20; sign + post1

Words nearby signpost

signorelli, signoret, signorina, signorino, signory, signpost, signy, sigrdrifa, sigrid, sigsbee, sigsberen

British Dictionary definitions for sign-posting

signpost
/ (ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst) /

noun

a post bearing a sign that shows the way, as at a roadside
something that serves as a clue or indication; sign

verb (tr; usually passive)

to mark with signposts
to indicate direction towards the camp site is signposted from the road