flyer

noun

fly·​er

less common spelling of flier

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.

Examples of flyer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Parsons went down to Brazil’s Comic-Con where A24 launched Easter eggs for fans including an in-world flyer for ‘Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire’ and fax number for fans to submit to with more to come. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 May 2026

Fine print on the flyer noted that campaign contributions are not tax-deductible and directed supporters to the Bailey for Illinois campaign fund’s website for more information. —Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026

Her airline offered her two $15 food vouchers and 7,500 frequent-flyer miles. —Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 May 2026

Espaillat won unwanted attention this week when a flyer supporting his reelection used a photo of a random woman to depict Chevalier. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026

Rhymes for flyer

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

Kids Definition

flyer

variant of flier