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fli·​er | \ ˈflī(-ə)r How to pronounce flier (audio) \
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Definition 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 flierHe 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.
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These birds are graceful fliers. They distributed flyers announcing the concert throughout the city.
Recent Examples on the Web Derrick Edwards, 48, grabbed a fire safety flier from an officer on his porch Tuesday evening, laughing. — Emily Davies, Washington Post, "Unprecedented fireworks boom spreads across D.C. ahead of July 4," 2 July 2020 After the debate, a flier appeared featuring photos of Willis, two-time mayoral candidate Mary Norwood, now chairwoman of the Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods, and President Donald Trump in which Willis is labeled as a Republican. — Christian Boone, ajc, "Hotly contested Fulton DA race gets personal," 10 June 2020 On a front door to a nearby apartment building, someone pasted a police flier announcing a $25,000 reward for Davon’s killer next to a Black Lives Matter poster. — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, "On a D.C. street beset by gun violence, calls to fix policing, not defund it," 10 July 2020 With a regionalized schedule – the Reds will play National League and American League Central teams exclusively – teams in the division won’t have to use many frequent flier miles. — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, "David Bell says Cincinnati Reds camp intensity is 'above and beyond' expectations," 10 July 2020 While your frequent-flier miles and status should be safe through at least 2021, surcharges for changing or canceling a ticket will eventually come back. — Rachel King, Fortune, "Prepare for departure: What you should know about summer travel in 2020," 3 July 2020 When asked about the flier, Inslee repeated his calls to wear masks and socially distance wherever required by law. — Tim Gruver, Washington Examiner, "Inslee urges residents to wear masks amid Washington COVID-19 surge," 1 July 2020 Is that a frequent kind of flier in your advice column? — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "Podcast: Daniel M. Lavery on why the dinner table is a classic setting for melodrama," 29 June 2020 If the flier doesn't have a face mask, the crew will offer one. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, "U.S. Airlines Will Ban Fliers Who Refuse to Wear Face Masks," 16 June 2020

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First Known Use of flier

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flier. Accessed 6 Aug. 2020.

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flier

noun
How to pronounce flier (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of flier

: a person or animal that flies
: a piece of paper that has something printed on it (such as an advertisement or an announcement) and that is given to many people

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flier

noun
fli·​er
variants: or flyer \ ˈflī-​ər \

Kids Definition of flier

1 : a person or thing that flies
2 usually flyer : a printed sheet containing information or advertising that is given to many people

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