signpost

[ sahyn-pohst ]

/ ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst /

a post bearing a sign that gives information or guidance.

any immediately perceptible indication, obvious clue, etc.

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

Origin of signpost

First recorded in 1610–20; sign + post¹

Titanic had moved the signpost five miles closer that morning.

Portrait of the Consummate Con Man |John Lardner |May 17, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
And his machinations with the judiciary, the signpost of his cynicism, are bound to be aborted.

What’s Left of Obama’s Mideast Policy? |Marty Peretz |July 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
People had begun leaving flowers and candles and stuffed animals at the base of the signpost.

In Newtown, 20 Little Angels and Six Uncommonly Brave Adults |Michael Daly |December 16, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The road goes up and up until you are not surprised when you come to a signpost pointing to "To Snowdon."

Nooks and Corners of Old England |Allan Fea

The stranger instantly set off up the Road without giving me much more attention than he would have given any other signpost.

The Friendly Road |(AKA David Grayson) Ray Stannard Baker
Once again, despite the signpost of the years, we have run on the "laughing avenues of childhood."

Wappin' Wharf |Charles S. Brooks
A signpost told him that the dusty ribbon was the Nine-Mile road.

The Long Roll |Mary Johnston
Dulwich Village was reached at last, and the cab was drawn up on a corner bearing a signpost.

The Sins of Sverac Bablon |Sax Rohmer

signpost

/ (ˈsaɪnˌpəʊst) /

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

something that serves as a clue or indication; sign

to mark with signposts

to indicate direction towards the camp site is signposted from the road