stoplight
Stoplight (noun) means a traffic signal that uses red, amber, and green lights to control traffic. Example: “Turn left at the next stoplight.”
How to Use Stoplight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traffic light, or a vehicle's brake light.
American English favours "stoplight"; British English generally says "traffic light(s)".
Word Forms
stoplights plural
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Turn left at the next _____.
Etymology
From stop plus light.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “stoplight” mean?
The word “stoplight” means a traffic signal that uses red, amber, and green lights to control traffic. In plain terms, a traffic light, or a vehicle's brake light.
How do you use “stoplight” in a sentence?
Here is “stoplight” used in a sentence: “Turn left at the next stoplight.”
What is another word for “stoplight”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stoplight” include traffic light, traffic signal and robot.
What part of speech is “stoplight”?
“Stoplight” is a noun.
How many meanings does “stoplight” have?
“Stoplight” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traffic signal that uses red, amber, and green lights to control traffic.