flier

noun

fli·​er ˈflī(-ə)r 

variants or less commonly flyer

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.

Synonyms of flier

• gamble
• chance
• venture
• throw

Examples of flier in a Sentence

These birds are graceful fliers.

They distributed flyers announcing the concert throughout the city.

Recent Examples on the Web

The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird’s wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys. —Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026

Pro-Becerra attendees grabbed the fliers and told the men to go away, prompting a security guard to intervene. —Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Here are the biggest seat selection mistakes that can ruin your flight, according to air travel experts and frequent fliers. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026

But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes. —CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing flier

• frequent-flier
• take a flier

Rhymes for flier

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

Kids Definition

flier

noun

fli·​er

variants also flyer

ˈflī(-ə)r

1

: one that flies

especially : pilot entry 1 sense 3

2

: an undertaking (as in business) that involves much risk

3

: an advertising circular