signage

noun

sign·​age ˈsī-nij How to pronounce signage (audio)
: signs (as of identification, warning, or direction) or a system of such signs

Examples of signage in a Sentence

Recent airport improvements include more lighting and better signage.
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Stivale says to avoid oversized forks or word signage. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026 The plans also call for new signage and lighting, including a corner blade sign inspired by the original, as well as a small south-side ramp and pedestrian entrance to allow after-hours access. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026 The grant is a reimbursable incentive that helps local businesses with signage, landscaping, paint, lighting and other facade work. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026 Inside, replicated furniture and signage are designed to take visitors back in time. Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for signage

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signage was in 1949

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“Signage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signage. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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