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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Mary, who was just finishing up undergrad at NYU herself, responded to a casting-call flyer Ron posted and slipped into the role with the confrontational zeal of a creative soul mate.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
For frequent flyers, these perks can easily offset annual fees, making the cards a net positive in terms of travel value.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Take a look at this year's festival, which features kite flyers, skydivers, ice hockey and the only 5K that takes place solely on ice.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
Frequent flyers have likely heard crew say specific words to indicate a message, but certain phrases are considered more serious than others.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
For frequent flyers, these perks can easily offset annual fees, making the cards a net positive in terms of travel value.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Take a look at this year's festival, which features kite flyers, skydivers, ice hockey and the only 5K that takes place solely on ice.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
Frequent flyers have likely heard crew say specific words to indicate a message, but certain phrases are considered more serious than others.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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