noun
- the red lights at the rear of a vehicle that illuminate when the headlights are on and become brighter when the brakes are applied
Usage: plural form of taillight or taillamp; automotive
Examples
- The mechanic replaced both broken taillamps on the sedan.
- Make sure your taillamps are working before driving at night.
- The police officer noticed that one of the car’s taillamps was out.
- Modern taillamps often use LED technology for better visibility.
- She checked that her taillamps were clean before the road trip.
- The accident happened because the truck’s taillamps weren’t functioning.