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 Scheffler, 27, was arrested on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer -- a felony -- as well as third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic, according to police. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 May 2024 Scheffler was booked for second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 May 2024 On the day of his arrest, Scheffler was charged with felony second-degree assault of a police officer, as well as three misdemeanors, including third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 Jack Messer, assistant city manager, told the council’s finance committee earlier this month that work includes improving the stormwater runoff system, burying utilities and putting up traffic signals. Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024 There’s not even a major grocery store, only a handful of truck stops, fast food restaurants, gas stations, trailers, some homes and a single traffic signal installed nine years ago in front of Baker Travel Plaza. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024 Scheffler, who won the Masters for the second time last month, was booked at 7:28 a.m. on four charges: second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 In anticipation of additional traffic, developers installed a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 543 and Cresswell Road. Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024 The traffic signal at Snelling and Montreal avenues will be reconstructed. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 May 2024

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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 28 May. 2024.

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traffic signal

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

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