stop light

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

Meanings

nounstop light (plural stop lights)

plural stop lights

  1. alternativeAlternative form of stoplight.

Synonyms & antonyms

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