headlight
word
Definition
A headlight is a bright light at the front of a vehicle, such as a car or motorcycle, used to see the road when it is dark. Vehicles usually have two headlights.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for cars, motorcycles, and trucks, not for bicycles, which usually have "bike lights". Common collocations: 'turn on the headlights', 'high beams', 'low beams', 'broken headlight'. Often used in singular or plural depending on whether referring to one or both lights.
Example Sentences
Please turn on the headlight when driving at night.
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My car's headlight is broken.
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Both headlights were shining brightly.
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You forgot to switch off your headlights after parking.
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Suddenly, a deer appeared in my headlights.
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It's hard to drive when the oncoming car's headlights are too bright.
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