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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The old Enid’s signage had been revealed during renovations for a new restaurant, Matches, which just opened across the street from the former home of Matchless and the current site of condos. — Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026 The plan said public land boundaries should be better defined and the area needed more parking and signage for public safety. — Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 This picture shows signage of cross-border fast fashion e-commerce company SHEIN. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 As for the idea of marking the gravesite with any plaque or signage, Carruthers said in March that the county commissioners had never discussed the matter. — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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