Examples of headlamp in a Sentence

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Other sections of the motorcycle, such as the handlebars, headlamp unit, and even the CNC rear suspension system, are custom-made by Brabus. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Some days, Marschall worked into the evening, under the light of a headlamp. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Down at Advanced Base Camp on the Tibetan side, the anxious Indian team could see two headlamps light up their descent high on the mountain. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 Today, headlamps are no longer needed, according to Ponomarenko. — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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