flapper

Example Sentences

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For example, Millie driving a bright red roadster on a night with a dark blue sky looks incredibly vivid and sharp while the flapper costuming is colorful throughout.

From Washington Times

Taylor said you can make the needed repairs yourself, starting with replacing the toilet flapper.

From Washington Post

This is usually caused by a leaky flapper not sealing properly.

From Washington Post

This is a gravity flush system that uses a cylindrical tower in place of a more common flapper setup.

From Seattle Times

A flapper, symbol of freewheeling youth, sat at a sumptuous table, applauding an older, tuxedoed steward who opened a cloche platter revealing a miniature, 12-floor Italian Renaissance edifice.

From Seattle Times