signage

[ sahy-nij ]

/ ˈsaɪ nɪdʒ /

noun

graphic designs, as symbols, emblems, or words, used especially for identification or as a means of giving directions or warning.

Nearby words

sign-up, signa, signable, signac, signac, paul, signage, signal, signal board, signal box, signal corps, signal generator

Origin of signage

sign + -age

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Examples from the Web for signage

His female counterpart had no signage, but was made up like a sexy Uncle Sam.
CPAC: Come for the Crazy, Stay for the Party|Michelle Cottle|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for signage

signage

/ (ˈsaɪnɪdʒ) /

noun

signs collectively, esp street signs or signs giving directions

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Word Origin and History for signage

signage

1972, in reference to signs on roads or outside stores, from sign (n.) + -age. Earlier in legal language with reference to affixing signatures.