Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

warning triangle

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.84 in modern English

Syllables: warn-ing -tri-an-gle
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A triangle made of (usually) red reflective material, used to warn other road users of a broken-down vehicle.

Example Sentences

"If your vehicle breaks down, [...] put a warning triangle on the road at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your broken-down vehicle on the same side of the road."

Inflected Forms

warning triangles (plural)

Questions

What does warning triangle mean?: A triangle made of (usually) red reflective material, used to warn other road users of a broken-down vehicle.

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