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

Brooks Kubena’s analysis The Eagles took a seventh-round flyer on adding to their edge rusher depth by selecting New Mexico’s Keyshawn James-Newby. —Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026

Sheriff’s deputies this week went door to door in the USF area handing out flyers about the disappearance. —Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

After some 53 years, Antigone remains a no-frills stronghold where community organizers trade flyers near the entrance, and the inventory captures the perspectives of life in a vibrant border city. —Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026

My associate Joshua and I took a flyer and decided to market the building at somewhat less than his expectation, but meaningfully more than our estimate. —Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for flyer

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

Kids Definition

flyer

variant of flier