Phrase guide

warning sign

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sign that indicates a danger, for example to vehicles on a road or of hazardous chemicals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

An indication that someone or something is in danger or at risk.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 警示標誌 /警示标志 — sign that indicates a danger
  • Finnish: varoitusmerkki — sign that indicates a danger
  • Finnish: varoituskyltti — sign that indicates a danger
  • Swedish: varningsskylt — sign that indicates a danger
  • Chinese Mandarin: 危險信號 /危险信号 — indication of danger or risk
  • Finnish: varoittava enne — indication of danger or risk
  • Finnish: varoittava oire — indication of danger or risk
  • Finnish: varoitusmerkki — indication of danger or risk
  • Swedish: varningstecken — indication of danger or risk