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

The car was stationary, but its headlights were on, according to records made public by COPA last month. —Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025

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, 15 May 2025

Seatbelts ensured drivers were protected, while headlights improved visibility significantly. —Fredrik Nilsson, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

Visibility priority: Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 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