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

Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025

Plus, the model has LED headlights to illuminate hidden dirt, debris, hair, and more for a more efficient and thorough cleaning. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Two Fremont County detectives had spotted a white Chevrolet van passing them without dimming its headlights, in violation of state law, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by the Canon City Daily Record. —Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025

The brush roller, which has a LED headlight, works on both hard floors and carpet, and the 175W suction captures dust and debris. —Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for headlight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

headlight

noun

head·​light ˈhed-ˌlīt 

: a light on the front of a vehicle