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

I froze as it roared up the street toward me, its headlights blazing.

From Literature

The moose, a large cow, turns to look at me when my headlight comes across her, then turns away.

From Literature

It must be the headlights of a car.

From Literature

Luxury companies look like a rabbit caught in the headlights.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said she had been at the end of her tether, feeling dizzy and her headlight had gone out.

From BBC

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