mile marker

English

A common green mile marker as used in the United States.

Alternative forms

• milemarker

Etymology

From mile +‎ marker.

Pronunciation

• enPR: mīlʹmär'kər
• Hyphenation: mile‧mark‧er

Noun

mile marker (plural mile markers)

1. (automotive, road transport) A numbered milepost or sign along a highway, or some other road, used to determine the location of a motor vehicle.

   Hyponyms: kilometre zero, zero mile marker

Related terms

• (verbal form) milemark

Translations

numbered milepost

Finnish: mailitolppa Spanish: fito (es) m, hito (es) m, borna f, cipo (es) m, moto (es) m, muñeca (es) f