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

• chance
• gamble
• throw
• venture

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

United Airlines fliers can expect in-flight Wi-Fi from Starlink to resume after the company fixed a static interference issue that briefly forced the satellite internet service offline. —PC Magazine, 18 July 2025

Drawn to the appeal of plush seating, peaceful ambiance, and complimentary food and drink, frequent fliers arrived early at the airport, hoping to blitz through security and enjoy a quiet refuge in the airport lounge before their flights. —Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025

What a bunch of losers, frequent fliers might think, before ascending to the airline club in their Lobbs or Louboutins. —Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025

The program went international and was supported by three American presidents, the flier states. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025

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

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flyer
• friar
• frier

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