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 In addition, the city has added a crosswalk and traffic signal and made median and intersection improvements. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024 Scheffler was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, which is a felony, along with misdemeanor counts of third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2024 Finally, adaptive or responsive traffic signals rely on algorithms in addition to sensors like cameras to keep tabs on vehicle flows across multiple intersections. Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024 What's happening: To improve pedestrian friendliness, the exit ramps at West 3rd and East 9th streets would be replaced by four intersections with traffic signals at West 3rd, East 9th, East 15th, and East 18th streets. Sam Allard, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for traffic signal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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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 Sep. 2024.

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traffic signal

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

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