Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stoplight

/stˈɑplˌaɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.33 in modern English

Syllables: stop-light
IPA: /stˈɑplˌaɪt/

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

American usage

noun

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

Example Sentences

"The rear lamps are combined with the service stoplights and are contained in stoplight part and blackout marker light assemblies at the rear of the vehicle."

Etymology

From stop + light.

Usage

American usage

Inflected Forms

stoplights (plural) stop light (alternative)

Synonyms

traffic light traffic signal robot brake light

Questions

How do you pronounce stoplight?: The recorded pronunciation is /stˈɑplˌaɪt/.
What does stoplight mean?: A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
Where does stoplight come from?: From stop + light.

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