signpost

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪnpəʊst/

noun

  • a sign giving information such as the direction and distance to a nearby town, typically found at a road junction.
  • something that acts as a guide or indicator: shorts remain the fashion signpost of summer’s arrival

verb

[with object]
  • provide (an area) with a signpost or signposts: most of the walks were well signposted
  • chiefly British indicate (a place) with a signpost: Battle is clearly signposted off all the main roads