headlight

noun

head·​light ˈhed-ˌlīt 

1

: a light with a reflector and special lens mounted on the front of a vehicle to illuminate the road ahead

also : the beam cast by a headlight

2

: a light worn on the forehead (as of a miner or physician)

Examples of headlight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026

Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026

The systems can automatically dim or adjust headlights to not shine the brightest beams. —Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 4 Jan. 2026

Keep your headlights on and activate emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position. —Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for headlight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

headlight

noun

head·​light ˈhed-ˌlīt 

: a light on the front of a vehicle