waymarker
nounUK /ˈweɪˌmɑːkə/
US /ˈweɪˌmɑːrkər/
A sign or mark that shows you which way to go.
We followed the waymarker along the forest trail.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A painted symbol on a rock or tree that marks a walking route.
The red waymarker on the stone told us to turn left.
3. A person who puts up signs to guide travelers.
The waymarker volunteers repainted the arrows before summer.
4. Something that helps you remember an important step or goal.
Her first job was a waymarker on her path to becoming a doctor.