roadside marker

noun

Meaning

A sign or post placed by the side of a road to provide information, such as historical facts, distances, or directions.

Examples

The roadside marker explained that this was the site of a famous Civil War battle.
We pulled over to examine the roadside marker about the local flora and fauna.

Synonyms: signpost, plaque, waymarker, milestone

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roadside marker

noun

Pronunciation: ˈroʊdˌsaɪd ˈmɑːrkər

Definition

A sign or post placed by the side of a road to provide information, such as historical facts, distances, or directions.

Examples

The roadside marker explained that this was the site of a famous Civil War battle.
We pulled over to examine the roadside marker about the local flora and fauna.

How to Use roadside marker

roadside marker for (prepositional phrase): A marker by the road that provides information about something specific. — "They found a roadside marker for the historic trail."
roadside marker of (prepositional phrase): A marker by the road that signifies or represents something. — "The roadside marker of the old fort was almost completely overgrown."

Synonyms of roadside marker

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