traffic sign

American  

[traf-ik sahyn] / ˈtræf ɪk ˌsaɪn /

noun

1. a road sign, especially one carrying information intended to ensure the safe and smooth movement of vehicles, such as speed limits, parking and lane restrictions, the presence of crosswalks, etc..

   The website explains traffic signs and rules, such as the rules for right of way.

   Bike lanes are clearly indicated by street markings and blue traffic signs.

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Etymology

Origin of traffic sign

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Many truckers quit the industry after the introduction of enhanced English proficiency tests, where highway inspectors check for language proficiency and highway traffic sign competency.

From Los Angeles Times

When you read — a book, a traffic sign, a billboard, this article — how much do you really notice the letters?

From New York Times

In the hours after the sign was taken down, the Met said a new traffic sign was put up to avoid endangering road users.

From BBC

After the artwork was removed, a new traffic sign was been put up by the local authority on Friday to avoid endangering people.

From BBC

Officers said a new traffic sign had been put up to avoid endangering road users.

From BBC