signage

noun

sign·​age ˈsī-nij How to pronounce signage (audio)
: signs (as of identification, warning, or direction) or a system of such signs

Examples of signage in a Sentence

Recent airport improvements include more lighting and better signage.
Recent Examples on the Web The Details: Distance From Airport: 29 miles Accessibility: Accessible rooms, restaurants, bars, and restrooms, braille signage, plus an all-terrain beach wheelchair available for guests who need it. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024 Poles won’t be required for projects over 55 feet tall, and signage will be allowed in lieu of story poles for certain residential projects. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for signage 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'signage.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signage was in 1949

Dictionary Entries Near signage

Cite this Entry

“Signage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signage. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on signage

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!