noun
taillight
Taillight (noun) means one of the red lights fitted to the rear of a vehicle so it is visible from behind at night. Example: “One of the car's taillights was cracked after the fender bender.”
noun
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One of the red lights fitted to the rear of a vehicle so it is visible from behind at night.
"One of the car's taillights was cracked after the fender bender."
How to use taillight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe red light at the back of a car, truck, or bike.
Common pairings
broken taillight
flashing taillight
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Word forms
- Plural
- taillights
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One of the car's _____ was cracked after the fender bender.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of tail and light.
Synonyms
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tail lamp
rear lamp
rear light
Frequently asked questions
What does “taillight” mean?
The word “taillight” means one of the red lights fitted to the rear of a vehicle so it is visible from behind at night. In plain terms, the red light at the back of a car, truck, or bike.
How do you use “taillight” in a sentence?
Here is “taillight” used in a sentence: “One of the car's taillights was cracked after the fender bender.”
What part of speech is “taillight”?
“Taillight” is a noun.
What is the meaning of taillight?
"taillight" (noun) means one of the red lights fitted to the rear of a vehicle so it is visible from behind at night.
