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stoplight.

A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.

    Philippines · US
  2. A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.

Where this word comes from

From stop + light.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.