traffic light
noun
a set of electrically operated signal lights used to direct or control traffic at intersections.
traffic lights
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pluralof traffic light.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the familiar grids of bicycles and traffic lights haven’t disappeared—at least not yet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Lorries over 7.5 tonnes have had to take a detour since the upgrade work was identified, with checks undertaken and traffic lights installed on the bridge.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
To access the Ambassador Bridge, trucks now crawl down a Windsor road with more than a dozen intersections with traffic lights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The signals function like traditional traffic lights, halting drivers at busy intersection with flashing yellow lights and a solid red light while pedestrians cross, according to the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
I’ve counted 117 telephone poles and 3 traffic lights when Nana turns on her blinker, and I see the sign.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
