noun
stoplight
Stoplight (noun) means a traffic signal that uses red, amber, and green lights to control traffic. Example: “Turn left at the next stoplight.”
noun
1
A traffic signal that uses red, amber, and green lights to control traffic.
"Turn left at the next stoplight."
2
The red light on the back of a vehicle that comes on when the brakes are applied.
"One of the car's stoplights was out, which is why we got pulled over."
How to use stoplight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traffic light, or a vehicle's brake light.
UK vs US
American English favours "stoplight"; British English generally says "traffic light(s)".
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Word forms
- Plural
- stoplights
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Turn left at the next _____.
Etymology
From stop plus light.
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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.
