stop-and-go

adjective

ˌstäp-ən-ˈgō How to pronounce stop-and-go (audio)
-ᵊm-,
 attributively  -ˌgō
: of, relating to, or involving frequent stops
especially : controlled or regulated by traffic lights
stop-and-go driving

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At lower speeds—especially in stop-and-go city traffic—where wind resistance is negligible, running the air conditioning becomes a more prevalent penalty. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Less stop-and-go traffic also means the project would reduce emissions. Baruch Feigenbaum, Oc Register, 24 June 2025 One-pedal driving can make urban and stop-and-go driving feel more intuitive and can also help city drivers gain back several miles of range during their commutes. Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025 Woolmark Following a four-year research program by North Carolina State University, Woolmark’s study confirmed that 100 percent Merino wool base-layer garments deliver superior thermal and added performance benefits during stop-and-go sports. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stop-and-go

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stop-and-go was in 1925

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“Stop-and-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop-and-go. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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