Synonyms for stoplight
ˈstɒpˌlaɪtstop·light

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1. stoplightnoun

   Synonyms:
   traffic light, traffic signal, robot

2. stoplightnoun

   A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights colored green, yellow/amber and red meaning proceed, prepare to stop and stop respectively.

   Synonyms:
   robot, traffic light, traffic signal

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1. stoplight, brake lightnoun

   a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop

   Synonyms:
   traffic light, traffic signal, brake light

2. traffic light, traffic signal, stoplightnoun

   a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

   Synonyms:
   traffic light, brake light, traffic signal

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1. • Light
   • Visual Signal

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How to use stoplight in a sentence?

1. Albert Schweitzer:

   An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight... The truly wise person is color- blind.

2. Albert Schweitzer:

   An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight. . . The truly wise person is colorblind.