signbox

noun
UK /ˈsaɪn.bɒks/
US /ˈsaɪn.bɑːks/

A signbox is a box with a sign on it that tells people something.

The shop put a bright signbox above the door so everyone could see the name.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A light box that holds a glowing sign or advertisement.

The cinema's signbox lit up the whole street at night.

3. A small box or frame that holds a printed sign or label.

He slid a new paper label into the signbox on the shelf.

4. A digital box that shows changing words or numbers.

The signbox at the bus stop showed the next arrival time.