STOPLIGHT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

Synonyms:

stoplight; traffic light; traffic signal

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("stoplight" is a kind of...):

light (a visual warning signal)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "stoplight"):

go-ahead; green light (a signal to proceed)

red light (the signal to stop)

yellow light (the signal to proceed with caution)

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

brake light; stoplight

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("stoplight" is a kind of...):

visual signal (a signal that involves visual communication)

Holonyms ("stoplight" is a part of...):

brake system; brakes (a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle)