Meaning & use
flaggers
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Meanings
nounplural
Workers who direct traffic around roadwork or construction sites using flags or signs.
Grammar: Usually plural; singular is 'flagger'. Takes a plural verb: flaggers are.
Patterns
- flaggers direct traffic
- hire flaggers
- flaggers on the road
The flaggers stopped cars to let the construction vehicles pass.
She worked as a flagger for the city during the summer.
Flaggers must wear high-visibility clothing for safety.
nounplural
People who signal or draw attention using flags, as in a parade or protest.
Grammar: Less common; usually clear from context.
Patterns
- flaggers in a parade
- flaggers at a protest
The flaggers led the parade down the main street.
A group of flaggers waved banners at the rally.
Word forms
| singular | flagger |
|---|
Common combinations
- traffic flagger
- The traffic flagger waved us through the intersection.
- flaggers direct traffic
- Flaggers direct traffic around the accident.
- certified flagger
- You need to be a certified flagger to work on this site.
Synonyms and how they differ
- traffic controller
- A broader term that can include those who operate signals, not just flags.
- signaller
- Used in some regions for a person who gives signals, often on railways.
Word family
Commonly confused: flaggers or flagger?
flaggers vs flagger
The singular form; 'flaggers' is plural. Make sure the verb agrees: a flagger is, flaggers are.
Practice
What do flaggers do?
Choose one answer.
Flaggers are workers who control the flow of traffic, often at construction sites, by using flags or signs. They do not build roads or design signals.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “flaggers”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.