flier

noun

fli·​er ˈflī(-ə)r How to pronounce flier (audio)
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.

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 Understanding Points Programs There are three main categories of points and miles: hotel loyalty program points, airline frequent flier miles, and credit card points. Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024 Once that fasten seatbelt sign turns off, the aisles can become a free-for-all where passengers try to beat fellow fliers to unload their own luggage from the overhead bins. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024 James Stettler, a teacher and a wrestling coach in Pennsylvania’s Central Dauphin district, recalled going to back-to-school nights to hand out fliers to parents. Marc Levy, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2024 The stretchers were normal for returning long-duration station fliers and all four appeared healthy and in good spirits. William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024 Kite handles many of the group’s tasks on her own, including running the organization’s Facebook page, distributing fliers and advocating for families. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024 Police are investigating after plastic bags filled with fliers containing hate messages and conspiracy theories were thrown onto residential driveways in Fresno Friday morning. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024 There's nothing worse than arriving at the airport to an endless string of passengers snaking through the terminal, as officers go through the essential but tedious task of ensuring that each flier’s boarding pass, government ID, and face all match up. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2024 On the walls, posters for magic shows and educational fliers that an Indian student would recognize from a textbook—guides to types of rocks and seed germination—hang in cherry red frames. Vrinda Jagota, SPIN, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flier was in the 15th century

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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flier. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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

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