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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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The sign museum, which is located in Camp Washington, showcases American signage and affiliated objects from over 100 years that include signs, photographs, artworks and tools. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026 Jean-Bart has sent a letter to city leaders and the Texas Department of Transportation asking for clearer signage, adjustments to bike lanes, additional parking options and better overall traffic flow. Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026 In a Facebook discussion about the incident, one commenter pointed out that certain cabin signage requirements serve a broader safety purpose. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026 Promotional Maman signage has been freshly plastered to the windows of the corner retail space. Claire Ballor staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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