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headlight.

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.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/General-American
  1. 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.

  2. A woman's breast.

    US · in-plural · slang · vulgar
  3. A woman's erect nipples, partially masked by clothing.

    Canada · in-plural · slang · vulgar
  4. A jewel; especially a diamond.

    US · in-plural · slang
  5. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).

    US · in-plural · slang
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From head + light.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.