flier

noun

fli·​er ˈflī(-ə)r 

variants or less commonly flyer

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.

Synonyms of flier

• gamble
• chance
• venture
• throw

Examples of flier in a Sentence

These birds are graceful fliers.

They distributed flyers announcing the concert throughout the city.

Recent Examples on the Web

The candidate has become accustomed to comical mailroom interactions with his neighbors, who are routinely delivered fliers emblazoned with his face. —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026

The brand’s on-the-go drinkware stands up to all kinds of adventures—with travel mugs and bottles that have become favorites among commuters, frequent fliers, and road-trip enthusiasts alike. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026

Frequent fliers must overcome practical challenges to offset the threats to hydration, sleep, circulation, and immune function posed by extended time in an aircraft cabin. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026

Rhinehart prefers a flier made on a platform like Canva or a simple social media post. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing flier

• frequent-flier
• take a flier

Rhymes for flier

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

Kids Definition

flier

noun

fli·​er

variants also flyer

ˈflī(-ə)r

1

: one that flies

especially : pilot entry 1 sense 3

2

: an undertaking (as in business) that involves much risk

3

: an advertising circular