turn signal

American  

Or turn-signal

noun

• turn signals
  plural

1. any of four signal lights on the front left, front right, rear left, and rear right of an automotive vehicle that, when actuated by the driver, flash in pairs on the side toward which a turn is to be made.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• turn signals
  plural

Example Sentences

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turn signal

First, however, they must master the left-grip position, where the turn signal doubles as a selector for menus appearing in the 6.5-inch TFT screen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

I often forget to use a turn signal now, but at least I know my daughter’s favorite foods.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025

You, bicycling fast in the bike lane, could plainly see our car braking with our turn signal on to make a right.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2023

Introduced in 2015, the system included such advanced features as allowing drivers to change lanes by tapping a turn signal and parallel parking on command.

From Reuters ● Apr. 6, 2023

He followed the directions given to him and was soon putting on his turn signal at the gravel road.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley