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running light
noun
: any of the lights carried by a vehicle (such as a ship or automobile) that indicate size, position, or course
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Segway The lighting system includes a 4-watt headlight, front/rear turn signaling, braking tail-light and a funky X-shaped daytime running light up front.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024
That said, the Cullinan Series II wears a meaner, more expressive face with headlights that now extend into daytime running lights.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 July 2024
On the back is a combo brake light/running light with turn signals to boot.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 16 May 2024
The camera is hung below the craft — which the students were required by federal regulation to equip with running lights — and angled slightly forward to operate in natural light.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1863, in the meaning defined above
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“Running light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20light. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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running light
noun
: any of the lights on a vehicle (as a ship) that show size, position, or direction
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