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road sign

American  
[rohd sahyn] / ˈroʊd ˌsaɪn /

noun

  1. a sign posted over or next to a road or highway, as to guide or caution motorists, indicate speed limits or distances, advertise nearby services, etc..

    A road sign showed 150 km to Paris.

    We passed a road sign indicating construction ahead.


Etymology

Origin of road sign

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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"The best guide from getting from A to B is to use the Highway Code and road signs," Lyes added.

From BBC