headlamp

noun

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

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For the adventurous, the Wild Caving Tour offers belly crawls and tight squeezes, requiring hard hats and headlamps. Erin Gifford, USA Today, 18 June 2025 The man – who was not carrying a flashlight or headlamp – was pulled to safety in a high-angle rescue by officials rappelling down the cliff and only suffered minor facial injuries, according to the park. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025 While in the park, visitors should stick to marked overlooks and trails, stay within railings and safety barriers, wear shoes with good traction for hiking, and bring a headlamp or flashlight at night, officials said. Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025 Just as essential as a First Aid kit, a headlamp is an important safety gear item. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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