Definition

A type of light that is worn on the head, often used for hands-free illumination in dark places.

Example

He wore a headlamp while hiking in the dark to see the trail ahead.

Conversation

I just bought a new headlamp for our camping trip.

That’s awesome! They’re so useful at night.

Yeah, I can’t wait to use the headlamp when we go hiking.

For sure! It’ll help us see the trail better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Headlamp → It is formed from "head" (from Old English "heafod", meaning the upper part of the body) and "lamp" (from Old French "lampe", meaning a device that produces light). The word "headlamp" refers to a lamp that is worn on the head or attached to a headgear, providing light in the direction the wearer is looking.

Memory Tip

Think of a light source ('lamp') that is attached to the 'head' — this helps you remember that a headlamp is a lamp worn on the head.

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