headlamp

noun

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

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The biggest detail is the imposing stainless steel Pantheon grille with 24 vertical vanes gracing the front, complemented by modern slender vertical headlamps. New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026 The front grille resembles a chrome gentleman’s mustache with perfectly round headlamps, giving it an expression of joy. Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026 The biggest changes can be found up front, where the fascia has been redesigned with an even bigger grille and more prominent headlamps. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026 Visibility is limited to the narrow beam of a headlamp, forcing each step to be taken with caution. Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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