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Definition of Traffic light
1. Noun. A visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections.
Exact synonyms: Stoplight, Traffic Signal
Generic synonyms: Light
Specialized synonyms: Go-ahead, Green Light, Red Light, Yellow Light
Generic synonyms: Light
Specialized synonyms: Go-ahead, Green Light, Red Light, Yellow Light
Definition of Traffic light
1. Noun. a signalling device positioned at a road intersection or pedestrian crossing to indicate when it may be safe to drive, ride or walk, using a universal colour code. ¹
2. Noun. (philately) the coloured dots on stamp sheet margins printed with offset litho or photogravure methods, used by the printers to check colour accuracy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com