traffic signal

noun

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

Examples of traffic signal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The proposal also includes $100 million to install and maintain traffic signals and improve accessibility. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024 The post, made by New York Times reporter Jesse Drucker on X, formerly Twitter, shows a screenshot from the video, in which a portion of a poster bearing Adams’ face can be seen on a pedestrian traffic signal pole. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Oct. 2024 So throughout the ’50s and ’60s, parents—largely mothers—protested, demanding traffic signals and crossing guards so their children could safely get themselves to school. Kendra Hurley, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2024 In addition to the traffic signal, there would be three through lanes in each direction on Jackrabbit Trail, Willett said, as well as dual left-turn lanes to get onto the freeway and dual right-turn lanes to get off of the freeway. Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for traffic signal 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

traffic signal

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

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