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

Though potential mission delays could still open up opportunities for these innovative flyers to tag along. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

All airline tickets issued in connection with the prize are not eligible for frequent flyer miles or upgrades and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer. — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

Throughout the morning, a steady influx of voters walking into the library dodged eager campaign staffers handing out political flyers in the parking lot, hoping to win last minute votes for their candidates. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

But unfortunately the flyer on Allard won’t be paying any outsized dividends this season. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for flyer

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

Kids Definition

flyer

variant of flier