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traffic signal

noun

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

Examples of traffic signal in a Sentence

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An intersection is defined as a road with a traffic signal, four-way stop or roundabout. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025 The quad road project also includes new traffic signals, lane configurations, and timing adjustments, along with mobility upgrades. Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 Improvements in Phase 2 include streetlights, sidewalks, a traffic signal at Woodland Springs and storm drainage. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Nov. 2025 Additionally, the city plans to modify traffic signals at 83rd Street and Lee Boulevard and 83rd and State Line Road to restrict left-turning vehicles while the pedestrian signal is activated, and install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon crossing 83rd Street at the north leg of Wenonga Road. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for traffic signal

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of traffic signal was in 1893

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“Traffic signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traffic%20signal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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traffic signal

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

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