fog light

American  

noun

1. an automobile headlight throwing light of a color intended to diminish the effect of fog, dust, etc., in the air.

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fog light British  

noun

1. another word for fog lamp

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Etymology

Origin of fog light

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Buzbee questioned another car part that was documented at the scene — a fog light — implying that it could not have come from Grossman’s white Mercedes and instead was the same type of light that was on Erickson’s black Mercedes.

From Los Angeles Times

With added fog light slots and different styles, you can be the best-looking rig on the trail.

From Seattle Times

Troopers say 30-year-old Malcolm Lahage, of Marshfield, Massachusetts, was pulled over early Sunday for a defective fog light in Dover, Vermont, and ultimately charged with operating under the influence.

From Seattle Times

When he saw Jennifer Kincaid last week and spotted a fog light out on her car, he insisted he would fix it on Monday.

From New York Times

He stopped her and mentioned that he thought a fog light on her car was out.

From Washington Post