stoplight
noun
stop·light
ˈstäp-ˌlīt 
1
: a light on the rear of a motor vehicle that is illuminated when the driver presses the brake pedal
2
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There is not a single stoplight on the island, and not much need for stop signs.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
If the stoplight is blinking red, stop completely and look both ways before continuing.
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Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
While the small island, which only has one airport and no stoplights, has a year-round population of less than 15,000 people, the summer tourist season brings tens of thousands to its shores.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Most compact sedan buyers aren't drag racing between stoplights.
—
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
If the stoplight is blinking red, stop completely and look both ways before continuing.
—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
While the small island, which only has one airport and no stoplights, has a year-round population of less than 15,000 people, the summer tourist season brings tens of thousands to its shores.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Most compact sedan buyers aren't drag racing between stoplights.
—
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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“Stoplight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoplight. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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stoplight
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stop·light
ˈstäp-ˌlīt
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