taillight
noun
a light, usually red, at the rear of an automobile, train, etc.
taillights
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pluralof taillight.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The body panels have exposed fasteners, allowing—even encouraging—DIY’ers to swap out panels and upgrade exterior features, such as fog lights, signals, headlights and taillights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
“Instead of looking at taillights and stoplights, you’re watching hawks fly and seeing birds and deer and elk,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
Another is the crowds: Despite the high cost, standing in a lift line on a holiday weekend can feel a lot like staring at taillights in rush hour on the 405 Freeway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2025
Although the systems and components on the Le Mans model are similar to the Next Gen car, the Le Mans version had functioning headlights and taillights.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2023
Watching the van’s red taillights, I wonder, Enough for what?
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
