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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Upgraded signage and pavement markings also aim to improve visibility. Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026 Unlike city streets, these roads fall entirely on the county for maintenance, drainage, signage, and emergency response. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 In York County, the approval process itself — conducted largely behind the scenes — has sparked opposition by way of petitions and road signage. Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026 Sometimes they’re made explicit with synthesizer arpeggios, deployed with typical restraint, like neon signage flashing between passing trees at night. Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 12 May 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 16 May. 2026.

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