sign
/saɪn/
Also a verb
Meaning
A board, placard, or display giving information, instructions, or a warning.
The neon sign above the diner flickered faintly through the dense evening fog.
An indication that something exists, is happening, or may occur soon.
Dark clouds gathering over the ridge were a clear sign of an approaching storm.
A gesture or action used to convey an idea, instruction, or meaning.
She made a quick sign with her fingers to tell him to stay quiet.
Collocations
- street sign
- warning sign
- vital signs
- telltale sign
- sign of relief
- show signs of
Idioms
sign of the times
something typical of current social trends
Empty storefronts downtown are a sad sign of the times.