Flasher

usgb/ˈflæʃər/
noun

A device in a vehicle that lights up to indicate the vehicle is turning or having an emergency.

She quickly turned on her car's flashers to warn the drivers behind her of the sudden traffic ahead.
Visual representation of "flasher" - A device in a vehicle that lights up to indicate the vehicle is turning or having an emergency

Often appears as...

  • turn on the flasher
  • flasher light

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Vehicle Signal

Refers to a vehicle's warning lights, often used in emergencies or to signal turns.

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Hit the flasher; let's make a left here.
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Hazard Awareness

Activating flashers alerts others to possible dangers on the road.

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Put the flashers on, we're broken down on the highway.
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Not Just Emergencies

Used not only in emergencies but also sometimes when parked illegally or temporarily.

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I'll just put on the flashers while I unload these boxes.
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