traffic light

noun

: a visual signal (such as a system of colored lights) for controlling traffic

Examples of traffic light in a Sentence

Take a left at the traffic light.

Recent Examples on the Web

In Missouri, disobeying traffic lights is considered a moving violation. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025

Thousands have participated in the challenge, hanging from various street signs and traffic lights, and Kid Cudi joined in on the trend himself earlier this week. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025

Now, the town is rolling out the technology for all of its traffic lights, with the help of a grant from the Transportation Authority of Marin. —Krissy Waite, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025

When the pair are stopped at a red traffic light and glance at a wedding dress in Kleinfeld’s windows, Bessette Kennedy’s character is said to make a comment about them getting married one day. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for traffic light

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Kids Definition

traffic light

noun

: a visual signal (as a system of green, yellow, and red lights) for controlling traffic