headlamp

noun

head·​lamp ˈhed-ˌlamp How to pronounce headlamp (audio)

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That explains the slightly odd-looking front end, with its solid grille, narrow daytime-running lights, and headlamps and vents buried beneath, but also the exceptional refinement, with a noticeable lack of wind noise. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025 As dusk turns to night, David cautioned us to use our headlamps, as Cape Buffalo frequent the area and are characteristically ornery. Mary Robnett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025 Wearing glowing red headlamps (the turtles are sensitive to white light), the park staff work through the night, gathering and counting the hatchlings and placing them in a large container to bring them closer to the ocean. Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025 The radiator panel, fork guards, and headlamp surround are all unique, while the motocross fenders are borrowed from a Honda SL350. New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headlamp

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of headlamp was in 1851

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“Headlamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headlamp. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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