headlight
noun
a light or lamp, usually equipped with a reflector, on the front of an automobile, locomotive, etc.
headlights
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pluralof headlight.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Even if the visible damage is limited to the hood, radiator and front bumper, there may be damage to other parts, including the cooling system, headlights, sensors and other important elements.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
It works much like estimating how far away a car is at night if you know how bright its headlights are.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
It is the rule against clichés—don’t beat dead horses, cry over spilled milk or freeze like a deer in the headlights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Ryan Jones, a transit van driver, told the court he was driving at about 50 to 60mph when he noticed headlights up close behind him in his wing mirrors.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
A deer caught in headlights, she reeled with a gasp, backing into me.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
