idiot light

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Definition of idiot light in English English dictionary

Any warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver of problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low

A light on the instrument panel of a motor vehicle that gives forewarning, as of an overheated engine

a colored warning light on an instrument panel (as for low oil pressure)

Related Terms

idiot lights

plural form of idiot light

Hyphenation

id·i·ot light

Turkish pronunciation

îdiıt layt

Pronunciation

/ˈədēət ˈlīt/ /ˈɪdiːət ˈlaɪt/