flyer

noun

fly·​er

less common spelling of flier

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.

Examples of flyer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fatality. —Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 14 June 2026

Pilots are highly trained to problem solve, and this tiny tool is a go-to travel hack for some of the most frequent flyers. —Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026

The comedian was seen passing out pizza slices like flyers for a bringer show. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 June 2026

Here’s what crew members and frequent flyers want passengers to know about navigating bathrooms on airplanes without getting stuck in a line, blocking service or running afoul of the seat belt sign. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026

Rhymes for flyer

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

Kids Definition

flyer

variant of flier