flyer
noun
fly·er
less common spelling of flier
1
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.
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On May 9, flyers for another Bridgers show reportedly popped up in Lubbock, Texas.
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 10 May 2026
Susan Logothetti and two colleagues stood outside the yellow home in Everett, Washington, donning T-shirts and holding flyers promoting a chewing gum company.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Airport theory is a travel hack most experts warn against in which flyers arrive to the airport with the absolutely minimum amount of time necessary to make their flight, often getting to their gate just before the doors close to be the last person to board.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The good news for flyers is there's virtually no risk of catching the virus during a plane trip, but for those who are still concerned, some basic precautions can reduce that small risk even more.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 10 May 2026
Susan Logothetti and two colleagues stood outside the yellow home in Everett, Washington, donning T-shirts and holding flyers promoting a chewing gum company.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Airport theory is a travel hack most experts warn against in which flyers arrive to the airport with the absolutely minimum amount of time necessary to make their flight, often getting to their gate just before the doors close to be the last person to board.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The good news for flyers is there's virtually no risk of catching the virus during a plane trip, but for those who are still concerned, some basic precautions can reduce that small risk even more.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for flyer
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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