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 council decided to hold a study session at a future date to further review the issue of the traffic signal. —Grace Hase, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025

This week’s construction will build the foundation for the traffic signal, followed by installing utilities at the intersection. —Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2025

The initial investigation revealed the man in the wheelchair tried to cross northbound at the intersection while the traffic signal was red and was struck by a gray Hyundai heading westbound on Commonwealth, Wells said. —City News Service, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2025

The city issued a survey on its website and social media channels seeking input on what people would like the city to do regarding parking, traffic impacts, traffic signals and parking enforcement. —Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

traffic signal

noun

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