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 (as on a vehicle)
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. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Make your vehicle more visible by using the dome light and flashers. Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 Starting Monday, April 20, tickets will be issued to drivers caught speeding in the zones when flashers are active during morning and afternoon school hours. Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 Make your vehicle more visible by using the dome light and flashers. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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flasher

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