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Definition of flashing

flashing

/ˈflæʃ.ɪŋ/
flash · ing
Adverb:flashingly
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Plural:flashings
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flashing Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Shining brightly and intermittently, or gleaming with sudden bursts of light.

Example

"Drivers must slow down when approaching the intersection with the flashing yellow light."

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• noun

1

The act or process of emitting a sudden, brief, or intermittent burst of bright light.

Example

"The constant flashing of camera bulbs outside the courthouse startled the witnesses."

2

A strip of thin, impervious material, typically sheet metal or plastic, installed around roof joints, chimneys, and vents to prevent water from seeping into a structure.

Example

"The roofer replaced the corroded copper flashing around the base of the chimney to stop the leak."

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• Rhymes for flashing

• Nearby Words

flashgun
flashily
flashiness
flashing
flashlight
flashlightfish
flashmob

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flashing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flashing
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