signage
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of signage
Explanation
Signage is a word for a bunch of signs, just like gaggle is a word for a bunch of geese. If someone asks, "Did you see the signage?" they're not asking about one particular sign, because signage refers to more than one sign. This usually refers to commercially oriented signs, like the ones on billboards. Signage is a collective noun, so it stands for more than one thing, even though it doesn't end in an "s." Other collective nouns are luggage and tonnage, which refer to more than one bag and ton, respectfully.
Example Sentences
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Disneyland has updated signage around Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, warning guests that they will be removed from the park if they stand up while on the log-flume ride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The signage displays a chic Saarinen-drawn typeface that looks like it belongs in Star Trek.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
The New York Times and The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the proceedings, said the inscription would go directly below the main signage.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Clear on-site signage, she added, would help people "make informed decisions about using the water safely".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Blank, meaning there are no windows, signage, or any indication that things, other than nothingness, go on inside.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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