headlamp

noun

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

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An interior drop pouch holds climbing skins, three zippered outer pockets swallow headlamps and sunscreen. Kelly Bastone, Outside, 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 Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band. Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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