Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

headlight

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.97 in modern English

Syllables: head-light
IPA: /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.

noun

A woman's breast.

American usage; Slang

noun

A woman's erect nipples, partially masked by clothing.

Canadian usage; Slang

noun

A jewel; especially a diamond.

American usage; Slang

noun

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).

American usage; Slang

Example Sentences

"The indefinite object was drawing away from us at a high speed and eventually disappeared into a veil of atmospherics, very much as a headlight disappearing into a fog."
"Improving how headlights are designed and controlled does not have to mean choosing between environmental protection and public safety. Smarter lighting that reduces unnecessary brightness and glare can benefit wildlife, improve driver comfort, and support safer nighttime travel."
"Oh, well. She's got... great... casabas.[…]Well, you know. Melons.[…]Hoo-has? Honkers? Hooters? Headlights? Uh... tatas? Teeters? Tweeters? Tom-toms? Tetons?[…]I'm trying to say it. Uh, meatballs. Mangoes. Cream pies. Cupcakes? Uh... bangers? Bouncers? Bulumbas?[…]Bazongas? Breasts! I said it."

Etymology

From head + light.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

headlights (plural)

Derived Forms

headlighted headlighting

Phrases

deer in the headlight syndrome dipped headlight halo headlight headlight fish headlight fluid someone's headlights are on dome light fog lamp

Frequently Paired Words

dome light fog lamp idiot light indicator sidelight taillight

Synonyms

headlamp

Questions

How do you pronounce headlight?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/.
What does headlight mean?: A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
Where does headlight come from?: From head + light.

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