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: a young woman
specifically
: a young woman of the period of World War I and the following decade who showed freedom from conventions (as in conduct)
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There were some powerful references to the 1920s, when the brand was founded, in the form of delicate and embellished flapper dress silhouettes.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Some audience members dress as flappers or silent movie stars.
—Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
One pink gown, with dramatic feathering at the bottom, was reminiscent of 1920s-style flapper glam.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Try a halterneck, a strapless style, or a thick tie waistband.
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Flaunt Your Feathers in This Bandage Style
The soft feather trim of this dress adds a flawless flapper vibe to your style.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Some audience members dress as flappers or silent movie stars.
—Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
One pink gown, with dramatic feathering at the bottom, was reminiscent of 1920s-style flapper glam.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Try a halterneck, a strapless style, or a thick tie waistband.
Find it on Amazon
Flaunt Your Feathers in This Bandage Style
The soft feather trim of this dress adds a flawless flapper vibe to your style.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for flapper
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“Flapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flapper. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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