taillamp

/ˈteɪlˌlæmp/
noun
  1. A red light at the back of a vehicle that turns on when the headlights are on, making the vehicle visible to drivers behind it.
    • The police officer pulled him over because his taillamp was not working.
    • A bright taillamp helps prevent rear-end collisions in foggy weather.
    • I noticed that my car's taillamp was broken, so I replaced it before driving at night.
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