fog light


noun
  1. an automobile headlight throwing light of a color intended to diminish the effect of fog, dust, etc., in the air.

Origin of fog light

1
First recorded in 1960–65

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How to use fog light in a sentence

  • He could even see the fog light up with a dull orange as the thunder shook the earth.

    The King in Yellow | Robert W. Chambers
  • As he spoke he gave a muttered curse and switched on his amber fog-light.

    Poisoned Air | Sterner St. Paul Meek

British Dictionary definitions for fog light

fog light

noun
  1. another word for fog lamp

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