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 of flier

• gamble
• chance
• venture
• throw

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

Use Fans Many gnats are weak fliers. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Jenkins said election officials must display fair ballot language for statewide issues and a flier on voters’ rights. —Jack Harvel april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026

Centennial residents Katharine and Charles Kane signed an agreement with Unison in 2018 after receiving a flier promoting the home equity agreement, according to the lawsuit. —Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026

In the spot, Shane sits in a middle seat next to a chatty flier while a baby cries in the background. —Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

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