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

Since then, community members have been distributing flyers and keeping tabs on Village Board updates on the project. — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Members share frequent-flyer benefits and lounge access, while each carrier controls its own food and beverage program. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Frustrated flyers should speak with the flight attendant, not the parents, said Leff. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

United Airlines said flyers keep booking despite higher fares and higher energy costs. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for flyer

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

Kids Definition

flyer

variant of flier