traffic signal

noun

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

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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 The other options convert all or some of the Silver Line to bus rapid transit — with buses in dedicated lanes that have traffic signal priority, elevated platforms and enhanced stations. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025 Heartland Market, the new convenience store/gas station to be located just west of the library, is expected to generate significant traffic, which warrants the new traffic signal, said Cheryl Nash, director of creative services at the city of Lee’s Summit. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025 Voters on Election Day gave the overwhelming green light for the plan, which will be a major overhaul of the city’s bus systems, sidewalks and traffic signals. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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traffic signal

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

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