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

Apple AirTags are a favorite among flight attendants and frequent fliers because the coin-sized trackers can be slipped into luggage without sacrificing packing space. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Goodbye Blue Monday tips more cozy and eclectic, with comfy couches, vintage lamps, and bulletin boards full of fliers. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

For nervous fliers, a seat in the middle—preferably over the wings—offers the most stable experience. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

His dad handed him one of E&R Laundry’s fliers, assuring Hurewitz-Ravitch that a campus laundry service would save him time. — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 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

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

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