road sign
noun
a sign posted over or next to a road or highway, as to guide or caution motorists, indicate speed limits or distances, advertise nearby services, etc..
road signs
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pluralof road sign.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“SLOW—CONGESTED AREA” warned various road signs stationed throughout the rows.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
Some have backed the move to remove unqualified drivers who can’t read road signs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
“Qualified means you can speak English, read road signs, understand safety rules and respect our laws,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
She said some drivers did not understand the road signs, while others tried to overtake her lorry in dangerous places.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2025
He recognizes pieces of himself in road signs: GO LEFT, GO RIGHT, GO SLOW.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
