noun
headlight
HEHD-lyt
Headlight (noun) means a lamp mounted on the front of a vehicle to light the road ahead when driving in the dark. Example: “One of his headlights had burned out, so he pulled over to check it.”
noun
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A lamp mounted on the front of a vehicle to light the road ahead when driving in the dark.
"One of his headlights had burned out, so he pulled over to check it."
"Turn your headlights on once the sun starts to set."
How to use headlight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe front light on a car, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.
Common pairings
headlights on
broken headlight
high-beam headlights
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Word forms
- Plural
- headlights
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One of his _____ had burned out, so he pulled over to check it.
Etymology
A compound of head (front) and light, describing a light fitted at the front of a vehicle.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “headlight” mean?
The word “headlight” means a lamp mounted on the front of a vehicle to light the road ahead when driving in the dark. In plain terms, the front light on a car, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.
How do you pronounce “headlight”?
“Headlight” is pronounced HEHD-lyt (/ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “headlight” in a sentence?
Here is “headlight” used in a sentence: “One of his headlights had burned out, so he pulled over to check it.”
What part of speech is “headlight”?
“Headlight” is a noun.
