flyer

noun

variants also flier
Definition of flyernext
as in brochure
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover came out of the store and saw a flyer for a restaurant on my windshield

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Recent Examples of flyer In Kate’s office, Bromilow is Agnes, Kate’s boss, with an apex predator’s instincts and a medieval court’s management style; Macmillan plays Brian an effortlessly charming, quietly ruthless high-flyer; Hill is Georgie, Kate’s cunning rival. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026 The image of bloodthirsty nocturnal flyers beating their leathery wings has been a constant in popular culture ever since. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2026 So read a cryptic flyer that appeared in Chicago in recent days, referring to one of the world’s most popular pieces of public art. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 Nov. 2026 Amid backlash, their Instagram page has since been taken down — raising some doubt the event would occur — though the event flier has been reposted by neveragainus, an antisemitism watchdog group. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flyer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flyer
  1. brochure
  2. booklet
  3. leaflet
  4. pamphlet
  5. folder
Noun
  • Often, parents are handed an outdated brochure and sent on their way, Silsby said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
  • However, the only real changes in these places would be in marketing – the signs, brochures and merchandise sold in gift shops.
    — Seth T. Kannarr, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of brochure
Noun
  • Shifts in scale allude to the fractal nature of the narrative, and characters and story lines make cameo appearances from booklet to booklet.
    — Chris Ware, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Printing options include double-sided pages, booklets, grayscale, and copies with comments.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of booklet
Noun
  • On a recent evening, Gabriel hit the streets of the Kern County farming community of Arvin to distribute leaflets.
    — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026
  • On Monday, the same disturbing leaflets were found in dozens of homes in his neighborhood.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of leaflet
Noun
  • Voters are asked not to wear campaign clothes or accessories or to carry campaign flyers into or within 100 feet of a polling place, but are allowed to bring a voter information guide or pamphlet.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Once, leafing through a typographical pamphlet by the Soviet graphic artist Farsovsky, Ellendea spotted a drawing of an old-fashioned carriage and a horseman.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pamphlet
Noun
  • Paide prefers to use simple file folders to organize her papers, and likes labeling those folders with sticky notes written with permanent markers.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The interface uses familiar folders and drag-and-drop uploads.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of folder

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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flyer. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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