flyer
noun
fly·er
less common spelling of flier
1
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.
Examples of flyer in a Sentence
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According to a criminal complaint, a flyer with a photograph of Dervish was circulated to university staff in February 2022 with instructions to call 911 if Dervish ever entered the John W. Harshbarger Building, where Meixner worked.
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CBS News, 21 May 2024
More than 150,000 gather among the most renowned names in the kite world, from top flyers to designers, builders, and manufacturers, showing off their most impressive high-flying skills.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
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CBS News, 21 May 2024
More than 150,000 gather among the most renowned names in the kite world, from top flyers to designers, builders, and manufacturers, showing off their most impressive high-flying skills.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for flyer
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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