Headlamps Meaning in English
word · lemma: headlamp
Definition
Headlamps are powerful lights attached to the front of a vehicle to help the driver see at night or in poor visibility. The word is also used for small lamps worn on the head, often by hikers or campers.
Usage & Nuances
"Headlamps" is common for car lights (especially in the UK), and also means hands-free lights worn on the head for outdoor activities. Typical collocations: "turn on the headlamps", "bright headlamps", "wear a headlamp". Don't confuse with "headlights" (more common in American English for car lights) or "flashlight" (handheld light).
Example Sentences
The car's headlamps are very bright at night.
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Please turn on your headlamps when driving in the fog.
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Hikers use headlamps to see in the dark.
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I forgot to switch off the headlamps, so the car battery died.
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Could you grab the headlamps from the tent? We’ll need them soon.
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Even with the headlamps on, it was hard to see through the heavy rain.
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