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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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 7 Jul. 2024.

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flasher

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