headlamp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of headlamp
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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True to his moniker, Mr. Weitz studied environmental science and performs live with a headlamp, as if descending into a cave.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Some new cars also have automatic headlamp dipping, which lowers the lights when an oncoming vehicle is detected.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
She can do the installations in the dark, wearing a headlamp.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
If your power is out and you need to see in the dark, you’re much better off with a flashlight or headlamp.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025
The greenish light from her headlamp grew smaller and disappeared in the darkness.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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