flier

fli·er

noun \ˈflī(-ə)r\

Definition of FLIER

1

: one that flies; specifically : airman

2

: a reckless or speculative venture —usually used in the phrase take a flier

3

usually flyer : an advertising circular

Variants of FLIER

fli·er also fly·er \ˈflī(-ə)r\

Examples of FLIER

1. These birds are graceful fliers.
2. They distributed flyers announcing the concert throughout the city.

First Known Use of FLIER

15th century

Related to FLIER

Synonyms: adventure, chance, crapshoot, enterprise, gamble (also flyer), flutter [chiefly British], speculation, throw, venture

Antonyms: sure thing

Related Words: bet, hazard, stake, wager; liberty; dark horse, long shot, play

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Other Aeronautics/Aerospace Terms

airway, apron, corridor, dirigible, fishtail, flat-hat, vector

Rhymes with FLIER

briar, choir, fire, gyre, hire, ire, mire, prior, sire, spire, squire, tier, tire, wire