fly in

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to switch (a railroad car) by a flying switch

fly-in

2 of 2

noun

1

: an act of flying to a destination

planned the fly-in of the rescue planes

2

: an outdoor theater planned for the patronage of persons remaining in their private planes compare drive-in

3

: a gathering (as at a small airport) of flying enthusiasts who arrive by private plane

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from fly in, verb

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