Synonyms for

Headlights

Verb / ˈheˌdlaɪts / Another word for headlights — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Headlights are the lights on the front of a vehicle that provide visibility during darkness or poor weather conditions.

Synonyms & similar words

headlight headlamp lamps lights beams headlamps searchlights spotlights floodlights lanterns torches flashlights candles

Synonyms by register

Formal

headlamps illumination devices forward lights

Informal

beams lights brights

Literary

eyes of the car lamps of the night

Antonyms

tail lights taillights rear lights brake lights turn signals

Common collocations

  • turn on headlights
  • dim headlights
  • bright headlights
  • headlights glare
  • headlights beam
  • replace headlights
  • clean headlights
  • headlights on low beam

Word family

noun headlight

Usage note

Headlights are the lights on the front of a vehicle. The plural form 'headlights' is most commonly used. The singular 'headlight' refers to a single unit.

Example sentences

  1. The headlights on the car were very bright.
  2. I need to turn on my headlights because it's getting dark.
  3. The car's headlights illuminated the road ahead.
  4. The deer froze when it saw the headlights of the car.
  5. The driver forgot to turn off the headlights and the battery died.

Quotes

  • A car is useless in New York, essential everywhere else. The same with good manners.
  • The headlights were getting brighter and brighter, and then they were there, right behind us, screaming with their horns.
  • The headlights of an approaching car flashed across the ceiling, and I felt a sudden pang of sorrow and nostalgia for the days when things were simpler.

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