traffic signal

noun

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

Examples of traffic signal in a Sentence

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At least two-thirds of crash victims were pedestrians, bicyclists, or occupants of cars turning left at intersections without traffic signals. David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024 That means sidewalks, bus lanes and marked crosswalks with traffic signals. Nate Rau, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 The law allows pedestrians to cross the street at any point and allows for crossing against traffic signals. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 The city has not been made aware of any safety concerns with horizontal traffic signals since they were first implemented in 2017, the spokesperson said. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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traffic signal

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

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