# stoplight

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #64,741

## Definitions
1. A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
2. A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.

## Etymology
From stop + light.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/stoplight