flying

noun

1

: travel by air

2

: the operation of an aircraft or spacecraft

Synonyms of flying

• flight

Examples of flying in a Sentence

had never had the slightest fear of flying

Recent Examples on the Web

Host Pink, arguably the biggest celebrity ever to host the Tonys, began the show in the guise of a flying but quickly grounded Peter Pan, setting up the overall theme of Pink as an insecure Broadway fan with imposter syndrome. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

The former Aston Villa First Team Physiotherapist also says flying can be problematic for players managing injuries. —Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 7 June 2026

Trans-Pacific flying is often highly profitable, with long-haul flights commanding a premium and served by planes with dozens of premium seats. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 7 June 2026

As a result, flight training increasingly relies on simulators and L-39 Albatros trainers rather than sustained operational flying. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing flying

• accusations are flying
• flying boat
• flying bomb
• flying bridge
• flying buttress
• flying fish
• flying fox
• flying gurnard
• flying jib
• flying lemur
• flying machine
• flying mare
• flying officer
• flying saucer
• flying spot
• flying squad
• flying squirrel
• flying start
• flying wedge
• go flying
• high-flying
• instrument flying
• knock someone flying
• rumors are flying
• take a flying leap
• unidentified flying object
• with flying colors

Rhymes for flying

• acidifying
• demystifying
• detoxifying
• disqualifying
• diversifying
• electrifying
• emulsifying
• exemplifying
• identifying
• indemnifying
• intensifying
• objectifying

Kids Definition

flying

adjective

fly·​ing

ˈflī-iŋ

1

a

: moving or made by moving rapidly

a flying leap

b

: hasty sense 1a

a flying visit

2

: ready to move or act quickly

a flying squad car