headlamp

noun

head·​lamp ˈhed-ˌlamp How to pronounce headlamp (audio)
: headlight

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Many of them were wearing headlamps and were carrying shovels or other tools when they were caught on video. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Anyone who has ever had to vacuum up pet hair knows that a headlamp is crucial and Bissell PowerClean FurFinder is extra bright. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 After Transport Canada tested the Tesla Model 3 in 2023, Tesla was informed in 2024 that the vehicle's headlamp did not comply with low beam requirements, according to a Tesla chronology report for the recall. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Up front, the circular LED headlamp injects just enough retro charm to soften that otherwise angular bodywork, creating a silhouette that feels like a cross between a café racer and a streetfighter. — New Atlas, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for headlamp

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of headlamp was in 1851

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“Headlamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headlamp. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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