signage

noun

sign·​age ˈsī-nij How to pronounce signage (audio)
: signs (as of identification, warning, or direction) or a system of such signs

Examples of signage in a Sentence

Recent airport improvements include more lighting and better signage.
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The legislation—House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 265—called for the airport authority to change signage and official documents to reflect the new name. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Stairwells and elevator shafts acted like chimneys, and the absence of emergency lighting, signage and alternative exits prevented the safe evacuation of the hotel’s 238 guests, the indictment said. CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025 The signage was also updated to better call out the categories in the store, fitting rooms were enlarged and different materials were used to create a more immersive experience, the retailer said. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025 The rest of the money will be used for marketing, events, things like planters and signage, pedestrian safety initiatives and other goals outlined in the operating plan. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for signage

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signage was in 1949

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“Signage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signage. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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