high beam

American  

Or highbeam

noun

1. an automobile headlight beam providing bright, long-range illumination of a darkened road and chiefly for use in driving in nonurban areas.

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Etymology

Origin of high beam

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

The rules for using high beams on the road are also pretty short.

From Los Angeles Times

It includes some of our must-have tech, such as automatic emergency braking and steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, and automatic high beams.

From MarketWatch

A high beam from a helicopter shone down on the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

He told her to put on the high beams because the area is pitch black at night, devoid of street lights or visible landmarks.

From Los Angeles Times

They say not to use high beams in fog.

From Los Angeles Times