Definitions

headlight

[hed-lahyt] / ˈhɛdˌlaɪt /

NOUN

eye

Synonyms

STRONGEST

oculus

STRONG

eyeball lamp orb

WEAK

baby blue globe optic peeper

Example Sentences

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Tucker’s other innovations included a padded dashboard for safety, four-wheel independent suspension and a cyclops-like center headlight that rotated with the steering wheel to improve visibility around corners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It's an issue that has even reached the United Nations - it will mandate all new cars to automatically adjust their headlight levels.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Experts believe a number of factors can cause headlight dazzle.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Additionally, please take good care to notice signage regarding segments of the highway where daytime headlight use is required.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

After a while she heard the sound of an automobile in the distance and soon she could see one headlight.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty