headlight

noun head·light \ ˈhed-ˌlīt \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

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)

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Recent Examples of headlight from the Web

The 2019 Cherokee’s new face will get most of the attention, and its grille and headlights do look good, but the 2.0L turbo engine is the big news for Jeep’s midsize SUV.

— mark phelan, USA TODAY, "Review: New looks, engine reboot Jeep Cherokee for 2019," 6 Apr. 2018
Jose Millan-Peralta, 40, 0-99 block of South Fourth Street, Aurora, was charged with drunken driving and driving with no headlights at 8:25 p.m. Saturday in the 0-99 block of South LaSalle Street, Aurora police said.

— erika wurst, Aurora Beacon-News, "Police: Aurora resident charged with drunken driving," 2 Apr. 2018
Using a makeshift PA system mounted to a wheelchair, various speakers took the microphone in what amounted to an impromptu rally in the headlights of the waiting cars at the busy intersection.

— alex horton, BostonGlobe.com, "Sacramento sheriff’s cruiser hits woman during protest and speeds away, video shows," 2 Apr. 2018
Both the Atlas Tanoak truck and its SUV cousin the Cross Sport have LED badges, headlights, and running lights that flow across the grille crossbars.

— andrew j. hawkins, The Verge, "VW’s Cross Sport concept will hypnotize you with its glowing LED grille," 28 Mar. 2018
Minor changes to the Yaris sedan’s mug relative to its Yaris iA antecedent include a new honeycomb-style grille and available LED headlights.

— greg fink, Car and Driver, "2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Revealed: iA No More," 27 Mar. 2018
Via Jack, some inventive inspirations from the Geneva Motor Show, where headlights, tires, windscreen wipers, and even autonomous vehicle concepts got whole new looks.

— aarian marshall, WIRED, "This Week in the Future of Cars: The Time of Questioning," 16 Mar. 2018
Those include premium features such as chrome accents, LED signature lighting and available D-Optic LED headlights.

— g. chambers williams iii, Houston Chronicle, "Chevrolet Traverse:2018 model gets a makeover; still a great choice for a big family," 2 Mar. 2018
The advisory cautioned drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights and leave enough distance between vehicles.

— isabelle d'antonio, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Dense fog advisory in effect for Central Florida," 15 Feb. 2018

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