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

Additional infrastructure over the years included widening 291, more traffic signals and a turning lane specifically for Costco. — Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

The developers agreed to work with the city and pay a share of the costs to improve traffic signals in the area, potentially widen roads to provide longer turn lanes, add bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks, and widen sidewalks. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Public Works is preparing for 24-hour operations, monitoring low-water crossings, dams, roadways, debris and traffic signals while staging barricades for potential road closures. — Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026

Buses are equipped with Transit Signal Priority technology, which coordinates with traffic signals to allow more efficient movement through intersections. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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