# signage

/ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/ (US) · /sˈaɪnɪdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/signage
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "There are many signages in the park." but "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.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable; refers to signs collectively rather than an individual sign.

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