stoplight meaning

UK US /ˈstɑplaɪt/ 2 syllables

stoplight (noun): a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop.

stoplight has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

stoplight as a noun

  1. a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop

    Synonyms: brake light

    Type of: visual signal

  2. a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

    Synonyms: traffic light, traffic signal

    Type of: light

    Kinds: green light, red light, yellow light

How to pronounce stoplight

stoplight is pronounced /ˈstɑplaɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in HT · 9-letter words

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