flyer

noun

fly·​er

less common spelling 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 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 flyer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The incident occurred just hours before dozens of flyers depicting former Prince Andrew were briefly scattered around the village of Dedham ahead of the royal visit, The Times reported. —Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026

For passengers with specific needs, like being pregnant, traveling for business, or being a nervous flyer, choosing the right airline can significantly improve the journey. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the flyer to a local hospital where he was detained for mental health evaluation. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026

But for all that effort, the Bulls received only three second-round draft picks, Collin Sexton’s expiring contract and a flyer on 22-year-old forward Ousmane Dieng in exchange for White. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for flyer

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

Kids Definition

flyer

variant of flier