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brake light

[ breyk lahyt ]

noun

  1. a taillight that lights up as the driver of a vehicle steps on the brake pedal to slow down or stop.


brake light

noun

  1. a red light attached to the rear of a motor vehicle that lights up when the brakes are applied, serving as a warning to following drivers Also calledstoplight
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of brake light1

First recorded in 1850–55 (for railroad trains)
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Example Sentences

Those extra lights repeat the brake lights and turn signals, making the Land Cruiser much more visible on the road.

When it comes to stops to enforce traffic laws—like speeding, or driving with a broken brake light—being black has no influence.

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