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 group was unfailingly polite, staying on sidewalks and observing traffic signals. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Integration with Hangzhou’s City Brain platform gives the robot access to a wider urban network, enabling predictive responses—for example, sending alerts or adjusting behaviour if traffic signals fail nearby. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025 County workers assured commissioners there is a plan to include a traffic signal at that intersection, which eased the minds of Commissioner Tal Siddique. Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025 Knox Road will be realigned to connect with the traffic signal at West Catawba Avenue and One Norman Boulevard. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 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 15 Dec. 2025.

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traffic signal

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

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