noun
- a red light at the rear of a vehicle that shows when the vehicle is present or braking
Examples
- The police officer noticed that one of the car’s taillamps was broken.
- Make sure your taillamps are working before driving at night.
- The bright red taillamps helped other drivers see the truck in the fog.
- She replaced the burned-out taillamp bulb herself.
- The motorcycle’s taillamp flashed when the rider applied the brakes.
- Modern cars have LED taillamps that last longer than traditional bulbs.