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Milestone Definition & Meaning

milestone
noun
  1. stone post at side of a road to show distances
  2. a significant event in your life (or in a project)

"Milestone" in song lyrics

See how milestone is used in real songs:

  • "To the sounds of that dial tone, today's a milestone"
    Muph & Plutonic f/ Eligh, The Grouch, Raph Boogie, The Tongue — Today
  • "Verve to Milestone"
    Quasimoto — Jazz Cats Pt. 1
  • "Word A' Mouth, Skeme Team, it's engraved in a milestone"
    Skeme Team f/ Pumpkinhead, Word A' Mouth — Con Artists

Usage tips for "milestone"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "milestone" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for milestone to find words that pair well.

Use "milestone" in a verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does milestone mean?
stone post at side of a road to show distances a significant event in your life (or in a project)
What part of speech is milestone?
Milestone is a noun.
How many definitions does milestone have?
Milestone has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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