stop sign
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stop sign
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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She said she was getting a ride to a housepainting job in Melbourne, Florida, when the car’s brakes failed and it crashed into a stop sign.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
Police alleged at the time that the “Cry Me a River” singer failed to stop at a stop sign and stay in his lane while driving a 2025 BMW in the affluent seaside village.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
At the next stop sign, the vehicles split.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
Last year, a driver backed into his 12-year-old Yukon XL at a stop sign and drove off.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
She moves so slowly she’s practically rolling, and every traffic light and stop sign seem to surprise her.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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