traffic cone

noun

: a conical marker used on a road or highway (as for indicating an area under repair)

Examples of traffic cone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The truck had its emergency lights activated and was parked near Harrison Street surrounded by orange traffic cones, according to a news release. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

The 8-month-old cub at Oga Aquarium GAO in Japan’s Akita Prefecture has developed a fascination with traffic cones, according to the Associated Press and Storyful. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Guthrie’s driveway was roped off and blocked by traffic cones. — Stephanie Murray, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Staff ordered traffic cones—a nod to the Scottish tradition of wearing them as makeshift headwear during celebrations—and had fans sign them. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for traffic cone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone