Word
signage
Phoneticssig·nage
US/ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/
UK/sˈaɪnɪdʒ/
Definition
n. the signs in a public place that give people information or directions. You see this in airports, hospitals, or on streets to help you find your way.
n. a collective system of signs, symbols, or emblems used to communicate information or provide direction in a specific area.
Examples
“The airport has clear signage to help travelers find their gates.”
“Poor signage in the new shopping mall caused many customers to get lost during the opening week.”
“Urban planners emphasize that consistent and legible signage is essential for creating an accessible environment for both pedestrians and motorists in high-traffic city centers.”
Examples
simple
“The airport has clear signage to help travelers find their gates.”
contextual
“Poor signage in the new shopping mall caused many customers to get lost during the opening week.”
complex
“Urban planners emphasize that consistent and legible signage is essential for creating an accessible environment for both pedestrians and motorists in high-traffic city centers.”
Usage
Uncountable; refers to signs collectively rather than an individual sign.
Pitfall
There are many signages in the park.
There is a lot of signage in the park.
Signage is uncountable and does not have a plural form; use 'signs' if you need to count them.
Real-World Examples
“Now that the names have been changed in the U.S., the government uses them in official documents, signage and maps.” “Above the entrance to the ground is new signage, a simple message in gold: 'Champions'.” Etymology
From sign + -age.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/signage