Definition of courtesy light in US English:
courtesy light
nounˈkərdəsi laɪtˈkərdəsē līt
A small light in a car that is automatically switched on when one of the doors is opened.
Example sentencesExamples
- The door was unlocked and the courtesy light revealed a passenger, waiting for him.
- The Deluxe version includes a motion detector with audio alarm, interior courtesy light, a power connection for external power, an audio low-battery warning and triple access codes.
- If the car moves off with a door open, that is at below three mph, there is an audible warning and the courtesy lights flash to warn the driver.
- Can you tell me why an automobile courtesy light that fades slowly makes you feel good?
- For example, if you open and close the boot before leaving the car, it might be that the courtesy light is sticking on.