flasher

noun

flash·​er ˈfla-shər How to pronounce flasher (audio)
: one that flashes: such as
a
: a light (such as a traffic signal or automobile light) that flashes to catch attention
b
: a device for automatically flashing a light
c
: an exhibitionist who flashes

Examples of flasher in a Sentence

We noticed a car at the side of the road with its flashers on.
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025 Keep your headlights on and activate emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position. Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025 The piece had become infamous at one point in culture because it had been associated with flashers who exposed themselves easily with the silhouette. Mikelle Street, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 Keep an eye out for emergency vehicles — including tow trucks — that have their lights on as well as cars that have their flashers on. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flasher

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flasher was in 1686

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“Flasher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flasher. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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flasher

noun
flash·​er ˈflash-ər How to pronounce flasher (audio)
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