Traffic light

/ˈtræfɪk laɪt/ noun

Definition

A tall pole with red, yellow, and green lights that tells cars and people when to stop and go.

Etymology

The first traffic light was like a gas lamp and was invented to help control horse carriages over 150 years ago!

Kelly Says

Traffic lights are like giant colorful helpers! Red means stop like a sleeping bear, yellow means get ready like a stretching cat, and green means go like a running rabbit.

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