taillight

noun

tail·​light ˈtāl-ˌlīt How to pronounce taillight (audio)
: a usually red warning light mounted at the rear of a vehicle

called also taillamp

Examples of taillight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If you're reminded of the Firebird's taillights—whoops! David Dewhurst, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2023 While the Highlander won’t win any design competitions, one car appreciates the rear-deck which features a wide to thin LED taillight design. Kyle Edward, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 On May 9, 2018, Stoff was assisting in a chase that started near Interstate 435 and Truman Road when another deputy noticed a Buick with a damaged taillight. Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2024 Design-wise, the refreshed Taycan has new headlights and taillights as well as new front fenders. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Feb. 2024 Investigators said Cobb was pulled over July 31 on Interstate 94 by three troopers for not having taillights turned on at night, and troopers determined he was wanted for violating a protective order in Ramsey County. Andy Rose, CNN, 30 Jan. 2024 The necessarily tall rear fascia is nicely broken up by four oval taillights near the top and an array of slots near the bottom. Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 7 Sep. 2023 Headlights and taillights are critical for visibility — both in front of you and to other motorists. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024 The shape and general styling cues of the saloon and Cross Turismo wagon/shooting brake variants are unchanged, but the front and rear ends have been reworked ever so slightly and equipped with new LED headlights and taillights. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of taillight was in 1844

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“Taillight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taillight. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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taillight

noun
tail·​light ˈtā(ə)l-ˌlīt How to pronounce taillight (audio)
: a red warning light mounted at the rear of a vehicle

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