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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Footage verified by AFP showed heavy vehicles, street lights and traffic lights swaying.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
"I had pulled up at the traffic lights on Hope Street when who should I see - Sir Paul with Ringo on Facetime", he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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
Speaking to Sky News, he said reasons for running included to "replace the traffic lights on Liverpool road", "price cap Wigan kebabs at £2" and "build at least one affordable house".
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
At traffic lights, faces emerged from the windows of cars, turned upward toward the falling softness.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
