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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There was no signage indicating the business was open to the public, Krasner said. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The street improvements include sidewalks and signage upgrades, and will also include major and residential streets. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The same store covers equipment, event branding like tents and signage, coach’s gear, and spirit wear, one platform instead of five vendors for a director to manage. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 They’re also commonly used for traffic signage and on safety gear. — ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for signage

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of signage was in 1949

Rhymes for signage

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Browse Nearby Words

signable
signage
signal
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“Signage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signage. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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