flyer

noun

fly·​er
Synonyms of flyernext

less common spelling of flier

1
: one that flies
She's a frequent flier on that airline.
specifically : airman
He was a flier on an aircraft carrier.
2
: a reckless or speculative venture
—usually used in the phrase take a flier
He took a flier in politics soon after getting his degree.
3
usually flyer : an advertising circular
Flyers announcing the concert were distributed throughout the city.

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Give your group a name and spread the word through social media posts and flyers at some of the aforementioned locations. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Frequent flyer programs such as Qantas Frequent Flyer, TAP Air Portugal and Lufthansa Miles & More offer round-the-world award flights. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, who recently finished treatment for breast cancer, is a frequent flyer. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flyer

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flyer

variant of flier

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