low beam

noun

US
: a vehicle headlight beam with a short-range focus

Examples of low beam in a Sentence

The car's headlights were on low beam. Turn on your low beams.
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Make sure your headlights are on and use low beams to avoid blinding other drivers. Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026 Slow down, lose low beam headlights, and allow for plenty of space between yourself and other vehicles. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026 Use your low beam headlights, slow down, and be prepared for periods of hazardous driving conditions. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Drivers should slow down, turn on low beam headlights and pull over if possible. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for low beam

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low beam was in 1933

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“Low beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20beam. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

low beam

noun
: a vehicle headlight beam used for short distances
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