headlamp

noun

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

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Plus, its fit plays really well with my headlamp (more on that below). Joe Jackson, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026 One of the videos Patel shared included the suspect approaching Guthrie's front door as a light that possibly came from a headlamp activated. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026 In Meyer’s backpack, officers found a pry bar, headlamp, bottle of Southern Comfort whiskey and bottle of Bacardi rum. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026 This item includes a two-pack of headlamps, as well as batteries for each. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headlamp

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Feb. 2026.

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