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

Some children seem frozen, like deer in the headlights, when they are called upon to speak. —Marisa Cohen, Parents, 18 Sep. 2023

Patchy fog is also possible, so please remember to use those low headlight beams. —A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2023

Improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle: U.S. 422 At 11:10 p.m. Aug. 30, an officer stopped a Nissan Altima on U.S. 422 eastbound because the car’s license plate was obscured and its headlights dim. —cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023

Its swiveling head swiftly maneuvers around furniture and corners, while its LED headlights illuminate messes in its path. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023

Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023

Read the full story The LED lighting elements in both the headlights and taillights have been revised, with more intricate designs than before. —Car and Driver, 5 Sep. 2023

Like many animals, its eyes can appear to glow when caught in headlights, and, when startled, the bird sometimes extends its wings. —Colin Dickey, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2023

Take for instance the composition of the subdials that imitate the typical headlights on the front side of the G-Class. —Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

headlight

noun

head·​light ˈhed-ˌlīt 

: a light on the front of a vehicle