backlit sign

Illuminated from behind

A backlit sign has a light source behind it, illuminating the display from within rather than from the front.

The translucent face glows evenly, making the sign visible day and night: The backlit sign above the pharmacy cast a green glow on the wet sidewalk.

Common for storefronts, airports, and advertisements where consistent visibility matters.

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G