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 temporary traffic signal will not be operational until later this year, so ITD will have workers flagging at the intersection during peak travel periods this summer, beginning with Father’s Day on Sunday. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2024 The traffic signal at Snelling and Montreal will be replaced. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 June 2024 The Department of Public Works will add the traffic signal at the Ransom Place neighborhood three-way intersection of Paca Street, Indiana Avenue and West St. Clair Street, according to a news release by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail sent out on Wednesday. Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2024 Pace’s Pulse lines run with fewer stops, use technology that adjusts traffic signal timing to favor buses and may include dedicated bus lanes to make travel faster. Kimberly Fornek, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

traffic signal

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

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