headlight

[hed-lahyt]

noun

1. a light lights or lamp, usually equipped with a reflector, on the front of an automobile, locomotive, etc.

headlight

/ ˈhɛdˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a powerful light, equipped with a reflector and attached to the front of a motor vehicle, locomotive, etc See also quartz-iodine lamp

Word History and Origins

Origin of headlight¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; head + light ¹

Example Sentences

Consider the FBI under the manifestly incompetent leadership of current director Kash Patel, whose perennially startled demeanor gives actual deer caught in actual headlights a bad name.

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But as he pulled over and climbed out of the vehicle, he realised his nearside headlight was broken.

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American auto companies have long relied on China for the magnets, which are essential for making everything from electric motors to headlights and windshield wipers.

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Regardless of its exact provenance the owner now faces a fine for driving a vehicle on the motorway without headlights, indicators or number plates, and could have his driving licence suspended.

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Braun was also arrested on suspicion of driving at night without his headlights on.

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