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Definition of stop sign

stop sign

Plural:stop signs
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• noun

1

A standardized traffic control sign, typically a red octagon with white lettering, that legally requires drivers to bring their vehicles to a complete halt before proceeding through an intersection.

Example

"She tapped the brakes and brought her car to a halt just before the line at the stop sign."

2

Any figurative signal, warning, or indicator that suggests one should cease an action or proceed no further.

Example

"The sudden drop in quarterly revenue served as a massive stop sign for the company's aggressive expansion plans."

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• Nearby Words

stoopball
stooped
stop
stop sign
stopcock
stopgap
stoplight

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stop sign. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stop-sign
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