headlight

noun

head·light | \ ˈhed-ˌlīt

Definition of headlight

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

Unagi has a number of other helpful features, like a headlight with adjustable brightness, and a rear tail light. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, "Unagi is the $1,190 electric scooter you won’t want to share with anyone," 17 Nov. 2018 One caller reported seeing a car driving slowly with no headlights and three people with flashlights entering cars on the street. — Tyler Langan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Weed dealer drove high with 8-year-old in car, police say," 28 Feb. 2018 The new one has bigger wheel housings and a slightly wider body but the same long hood, sloping roof and prominent headlights that have marked successive versions since 1963. — David Mchugh, The Seattle Times, "Porsche shows off new edition of mainstay 911 sports car," 28 Nov. 2018 That includes sleeping with a headlight and having such extreme paranoia that even a garden gnome freaks him out. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, ""On My Block" Season 2's New Trailer Proves Ruby Is Definitely Back," 12 Mar. 2019 Eventually, the headlights won’t necessarily be lights. — Pam Baker, Ars Technica, "Where we’re going, we won’t need windows: How autonomy will change cars," 5 Dec. 2018 Police observed Perez driving with his headlights on high beam and not dimming them as traffic passed. — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, "Blotter: 2 charged with DUI in Deerfield," 8 Mar. 2018 On this moonless evening, the Cruiser’s headlights and Alan’s handheld searchlight are truly the only illumination in the enveloping black. — Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, "Why Botswana Should Top Your Travel List in 2019," 27 Dec. 2018 Wochit New Indiana legislation that goes into effect July 1 aims to eliminate any wiggle room for those looking to get creative with the color of their car's headlights and taillights. — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, "Make sure your headlights comply with this new Indiana law, starting July 1," 13 June 2018

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