headlight

American  

[hed-lahyt] / ˈhɛdˌlaɪt /

noun

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

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headlight British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of headlight

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

Example Sentences

The BBC revealed in October that further research into headlight glare would be included in the strategy.

From BBC

Additionally, please take good care to notice signage regarding segments of the highway where daytime headlight use is required.

From Los Angeles Times

Following a $1-billion-grossing, Oscar-winning smash could have left writer and director Jared Bush and director Byron Howard feeling like rabbits in the headlights, but they seem to have outfoxed the challenge.

From Los Angeles Times

If windshield wipers are on, headlights should be on — it’s the law.

From Los Angeles Times

Then there are the automated headlights and light bar, also connected to the trigger lock.

From The Wall Street Journal

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