traffic signal

noun

: a signal (such as a traffic light) for controlling traffic

Examples of traffic signal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The crash, police said, also caused both vehicles to strike the traffic signal pole and a tree at the intersection. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Caltrans conducted local road improvements on the project’s detour routes, including the resurfacing and striping of roads and intersections, installing traffic cameras and placing temporary traffic signals. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Attorney Vishad Dewan, who also represented Jacobo, argued in a diversion motion that after Illian failed to yield to traffic signals while riding an e-bike, Ingco attempted to pull him over, but Illian fled. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

The city Office of Emergency Management warned drivers and pedestrians to use extra caution at intersections with nonworking traffic signals. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

traffic signal

noun

: a signal (as a traffic light) for controlling traffic