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.

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Airlines are masters at collecting customer data and building loyalty through frequent flyer programs. Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Carriers sell frequent flyer miles to banks, bringing in billions of dollars and driving profits for airlines. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024 Frequent flyer updates Frontier also announced two big changes to its frequent flyer program: free seat upgrades and unlimited free companion travel for certain elite rewards program members. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024 Passengers shouldn't worry too much about their travel plans or frequent flyer miles immediately. Zach Wichter, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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flyer

variant of flier

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