lollipop lady

School crossing attendant

A lollipop lady is a British term for a crossing guard—someone who helps children cross the street safely near schools.

The name comes from the circular stop sign on a pole they carry, which resembles a lollipop.

The male equivalent is lollipop man, though the job has traditionally been held by women.

The lollipop lady waved the children across.

equipment

stop sign

Roadside traffic directive

safety flag · peaked cap · waterproof coat · armband · lanyard · badge · raincoat · uniform · protective gear · clipboard

location

zebra crossing

Marked pedestrian road section

intersection · junction · roadway · pavement · curb · kerb · traffic island · street corner · school zone · drop-off zone

safety

road safety

Preventing highway harm

accident prevention · visibility · caution · supervision · guidance · duty of care · safeguarding · vigilance

schoolchildren

pupils

Students or eye openings

walking bus · parents · caregivers · pushchairs · school run · morning rush · book bags · school uniforms · backpacks · lunchboxes

role

crossing guard

Pedestrian safety official

Categories
Opposites
traffic control method

lollipop ladytraffic light

Road signal device

traffic signal · stoplight · pedestrian signal · pedestrian lights · zebra crossing

gender

lollipop ladylollipop man

School crossing attendant

crossing guard

road user role

lollipop ladymotorist

Person operating a vehicle

driver · traffic

Family

lollipop, lady, lollipops, ladies, loll, lolled, lolling, lolls, popped

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G