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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For example, the cost would be lower if the Defense Department changes out stationery, signage and nameplates over time as needed, rather than swapping out those items all at once. Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026 The gyms also have inadequate exit signage, the FDNY said. Katherine Moynihan, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 Last July, a group of companies connected to SoFi Stadium sued to block Inglewood’s agreement with WOW Media to build billboards, kiosks, displays and other signage bordering Hollywood Park—a 300-acre development that includes SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and numerous businesses and residences. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Jan. 2026 Looking ahead, Fulbright said the restaurant will post new signage outlining expectations for respectful behavior toward staff and customers alike. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 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 19 Jan. 2026.

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