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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Exterior signage clearly indicates who individuals can contact for assistance and how to access support from the District. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026 The garden says directional signage will be placed along Trail Drive to help guide drivers. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026 Traffic will be detoured so watch for signage. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026 The city is also installing temporary signage while streetlight replacement is in progress. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2026.

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