running light

noun

: any of the lights carried by a vehicle (such as a ship or automobile) that indicate size, position, or course

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Segway The lighting system includes a 4-watt headlight, front/rear turn signaling, braking tail-light and a funky X-shaped daytime running light up front. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024 That said, the Cullinan Series II wears a meaner, more expressive face with headlights that now extend into daytime running lights. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 July 2024 On the back is a combo brake light/running light with turn signals to boot. Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 16 May 2024 The camera is hung below the craft — which the students were required by federal regulation to equip with running lights — and angled slightly forward to operate in natural light. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for running light 

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of running light was in 1863

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“Running light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20light. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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running light

noun
: any of the lights on a vehicle (as a ship) that show size, position, or direction

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