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

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

As I glanced in my rearview mirror after putting on my turn signal to change into the right exit lane, I saw a white sports car approaching at a high rate of speed.

From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2022

Detectives discovered Mr. Lawrence’s DNA on the turn signal of one of the cars, but it was mixed with other DNA profiles.

From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2022

Liam hesitated half a second before flipping his turn signal on.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken