blinker
6 synonyms for blinker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A car's flashing turn-signal light.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use blinker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wear blinkers
flick on the blinker
blinkered view
Etymology
Formed from blink plus the agent suffix -er, originally naming anything that flashes or blocks vision, later specialised to the horse harness piece and the car light.
Full origin of blinker →Frequently asked questions
What does “blinker” mean?
The word “blinker” means a car's flashing turn-signal light. In plain terms, a turn signal on a car, a horse's eye-flap, or (figuratively) something that narrows what a person is willing to see or consider.
How do you pronounce “blinker”?
“Blinker” is pronounced BLIHNG-kuh (/ˈblɪŋkəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blinker” in a sentence?
Here is “blinker” used in a sentence: “He forgot to turn off his blinker after the exit.”
What part of speech is “blinker”?
“Blinker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “blinker” have?
“Blinker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a car's flashing turn-signal light.
