headlamp

or head·lamp

[ hed-lamp ]

/ ˈhɛdˌlæmp /

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noun

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Origin of headlamp

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby headlamp

heading course, heading dog, heading sword, head in the clouds, have one's, head in the sand, headlamp, headland, headless, headless mule, head lettuce, headlight

How to use headlamp in a sentence

It’s lit during the day and open 24 hours for exploration, so bring a flashlight or headlamp if you wish to explore it after hours in the dark.
15 National Park Trails to Add to Your Bucket List|elessard|August 6, 2021|Outside Online
Weeks earlier, a company that shall remain unnamed offered up a sample of its flashy new headlamp, a USB-powered beast with an impressive battery life and a few dozen fancy modes ostensibly meant to brighten the night like some laser-light show.
The Hidden Mutual Aid Network of Hiker Boxes|awise|July 19, 2021|Outside Online
If you resist the urge to turn on your headlamp or flashlight for a while, you might be surprised by how well you can see, and how incredibly bright the stars seem.
Everything You Need to Know to Take Your Kids Stargazing|lwhelan|July 18, 2021|Outside Online
Wearing headlamps to find the lizards in the dark, the team collected 120 lizards near streams and 180 away from streams.
A bubble of air lets some lizards breathe underwater|Sharon Oosthoek|July 14, 2021|Science News For Students

Bishnu immediately paid down his loans, then purchased a new headlamp and a pair of expedition gloves.
When COVID Came to Nepal|Ben Ayers|May 28, 2021|Outside Online
“Slacken up before you reach the grade and put your headlamp out,” said Grant.
The Cattle-Baron's Daughter|Harold Bindloss
Freight cars occupied the tracks and the dazzling beam from a locomotive's headlamp touched piles of goods and hurrying people.
Northwest!|Harold Bindloss
The white beam from the locomotive headlamp melted in the strong illumination, and moving figures cut the dark background.
Northwest!|Harold Bindloss
The headlamp bathed the other car in a white glare, punctuated with angry red flashes from the emergency lights.
Code Three|Rick Raphael
He flicked the headlamp at Ferguson in the control seat of the passenger car and the two vehicles moved out.
Code Three|Rick Raphael