headlamp

noun

head·​lamp ˈhed-ˌlamp How to pronounce headlamp (audio)

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The new front end features a large front grille encompassed by vertical headlamps, while the rear of the vehicle features a sleek design and silhouette reminiscent of a Range Rover. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025 GearLight 2-pack LED Headlamp From power cuts in India to dark mountain trails in Iceland, my headlamp has been invaluable. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025 In addition to their ski gear, ski tourers carry headlamps, avalanche transceivers and probes, and plenty of food to refuel. Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 After his earlier call, Strommer managed to slowly pick his way up the trail with his dying headlamp. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headlamp

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of headlamp was in 1851

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“Headlamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headlamp. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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