turn signal

NOUN

vehicle's blinking light

Synonyms

WEAK

blinker directional signal indicator signal light trafficator

Example Sentences

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I often forget to use a turn signal now, but at least I know my daughter’s favorite foods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

Police dashcam audio captures the troopers laughing and giggling at the notion of citing Guessford for using an improper hand turn signal because of the obscene gesture.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Introduced in 2015, the system included such advanced features as allowing drivers to change lanes by tapping a turn signal and parallel parking on command.

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2023

Then he hit his turn signal, lurched off the highway and eased on down said slippery road.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2023

This time, though, she gave me a wry, sideways look, hit her turn signal to get us off the highway and back to our neighborhood, and chuckled just a little.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama