traffic signal

noun

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

Examples of traffic signal in a Sentence

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The driver disregarded a traffic signal and struck two sedans and a Pace bus, police said. Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 The project includes widening the outside of the road to make U-turns easier and adding traffic signals at some intersections, including Lohmans Crossing Road, Main Street, Dave Drive and Lakeway Boulevard. Pili Saravia, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Lebanon has approved $550,000 in funding as of mid-May for Square Park and interchange design, traffic signal cabinet decorative wraps and sign upgrades. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The city plans to update traffic signals, upgrade intersections near schools and create safer walking and biking routes for students. Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 27 June 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 28 Jul. 2025.

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traffic signal

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

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