waypoint

noun

way·​point ˈwā-ˌpȯint How to pronounce waypoint (audio)
: an intermediate point on a route or line of travel

Examples of waypoint in a Sentence

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Operators will guide missions using pre-set or updated waypoints. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026 Malacca is also a waypoint for ships going elsewhere in Asia. Julian Lee, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026 Government attorneys have said that the agency does not object to ministry in longer-term detention centers, but has drawn a distinction with processing centers that act as a waypoint. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 This particular recipe is inspired by the menu of a local restaurant that serves as a popular waypoint for park visitors. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waypoint

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waypoint was in 1880

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“Waypoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waypoint. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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