low beam

noun

US
: a vehicle headlight beam with a short-range focus

Examples of low beam in a Sentence

The car's headlights were on low beam. Turn on your low beams.
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If driving in dense fog, use low beam headlights, slow down, and leave plenty of distance between vehicles. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025 The National Weather Service advises slowing down and using low beam headlights if driving in dense fog as well as allowing for extra stopping distance between vehicles. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Use your low beam headlights, slow down, and be prepared for periods of hazardous driving conditions due to poor visibility. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025 If caught in an area of blowing dust, be sure to reduce speed and use low beam headlights. Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for low beam

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low beam was in 1933

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“Low beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20beam. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

low beam

noun
: a vehicle headlight beam used for short distances
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