headlamp

noun

head·​lamp ˈhed-ˌlamp How to pronounce headlamp (audio)

Examples of headlamp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Paddlers must bring their own watercraft, personal flotation device (PFD), whistle, and an electric white light (flashlight, lantern, or headlamp). Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024 The owner of Fowler Gun Room told local news outlets the burglars were equipped with headlamps and sledgehammers. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024 Invisible currents make the vapors rise and swirl in the light of the headlamps. Cory Richards, Outside Online, 7 July 2024 Best Amazon Prime Day Hiking and Camping Gear Deals Those who prefer backcountry adventures over city exploration know that durable tents, hiking packs, and headlamps can be essential travel items. Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for headlamp 

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Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of headlamp was in 1851

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“Headlamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headlamp. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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