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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
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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

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

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