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

When Jackson stopped at a traffic light, investigators say Ratterree attempted to jump out of the car and was then allegedly shot by Jackson, the outlets reported. —Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025

After traffic lights went dark at major intersections Saturday, social media videos showed multiple cars stopped in the middle of the street with their hazard lights flashing. —Maria Paula Mijares Torres, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025

At a traffic light, a bearded man stands on the corner with his pants around his knees, screaming at the sky. —Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025

Even Tallulah takes a tentative swing at following through after Maia lands her a branding deal with Kia, even if her driving lesson with Alani lasts about as long as one traffic light cycle. —Caroline Framke, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for traffic light

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

traffic light

noun

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