stoplight

noun

stop·​light ˈstäp-ˌlīt How to pronounce stoplight (audio)
1
: a light on the rear of a motor vehicle that is illuminated when the driver presses the brake pedal
2

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The incident began on March 30, 2021, at a stoplight on RM 1431 in Round Rock when Rivera's vehicle was struck from behind by a Toyota Camry, causing Rivera's vehicle to hit the car in front of him, according to the release. Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Oct. 2024 Piedmont also envisions installing a stoplight at Coaches Field which would result in unimaginable congestion. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 Long-clicking the green stoplight button also brings up a few tiling options. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2024 Thompson then allegedly ran several red lights, including the stoplight at East Seventh and Red River streets. Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stoplight 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stoplight was in 1926

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“Stoplight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoplight. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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stoplight

noun
stop·​light ˈstäp-ˌlīt How to pronounce stoplight (audio)

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