dome light
Americannoun
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a small light under the roof of an automobile or boat.
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a flashing light on the roof of an emergency vehicle, as a police car or ambulance.
Etymology
Origin of dome light
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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He would stop by the Whaleys’ home when he saw a dome light left on in a car.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2023
Be visible for rescuers by turning on the dome light at night or tying a bright-colored cloth – preferably red – to your antenna or door.
From Fox News ● Oct. 26, 2021
The dome light goes off, the engine comes on.
From Golf Digest ● Feb. 15, 2018
Also, you might consider turning on the dome light when stopped at night.
From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2016
Beneath the dome, light fell in a chalky beam.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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