Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

warning light

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.52 in modern English

Syllables: warn-ing -light
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A light on a dashboard or control panel that lights up when something undesirable has happened, or is about to happen; or if placed on a tall structure, to warn aircraft of its presence.

Example Sentences

"Additional warning lights are provided to indicate diesel engine shut-down, traction motor blower failure or high engine cooling water temperature. On the assistant's side of the cab, another light shows should the train heating boiler shut down."

Inflected Forms

warning lights (plural)

Synonyms

idiot light red light

Questions

What does warning light mean?: A light on a dashboard or control panel that lights up when something undesirable has happened, or is about to happen; or if placed on a tall structure, to warn aircraft of its presence.

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