brake light
a taillight that lights up as the driver of a vehicle steps on the brake pedal to slow down or stop.
Origin of brake light
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How to use brake light in a sentence
Those extra lights repeat the brake lights and turn signals, making the Land Cruiser much more visible on the road.
When it comes to stops to enforce traffic laws—like speeding, or driving with a broken brake light—being black has no influence.
It's Been Proven: "Driving While Black" is a Real Thing | Jamelle Bouie | January 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for brake light
a red light attached to the rear of a motor vehicle that lights up when the brakes are applied, serving as a warning to following drivers: Also called: stoplight
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