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)
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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.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
Plus, the model has LED headlights to illuminate hidden dirt, debris, hair, and more for a more efficient and thorough cleaning.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Two Fremont County detectives had spotted a white Chevrolet van passing them without dimming its headlights, in violation of state law, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by the Canon City Daily Record.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The brush roller, which has a LED headlight, works on both hard floors and carpet, and the 175W suction captures dust and debris.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
Plus, the model has LED headlights to illuminate hidden dirt, debris, hair, and more for a more efficient and thorough cleaning.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Two Fremont County detectives had spotted a white Chevrolet van passing them without dimming its headlights, in violation of state law, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by the Canon City Daily Record.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The brush roller, which has a LED headlight, works on both hard floors and carpet, and the 175W suction captures dust and debris.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Headlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headlight. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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headlight
noun
head·light
ˈhed-ˌlīt 
: a light on the front of a vehicle
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