flyer
noun
fly·er
less common spelling of flier
1
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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United Airlines has brought back a fan-favorite snack, tempting flyers who have a sweet tooth.
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
The New York Yankees are taking a flyer on a once-intriguing Boston Red Sox.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Joanne made flyers, spoke with detectives, and ultimately stopped working to devote her life to finding her daughter’s killer.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2025
Some found the form on flyers, our website or social media.
—Asia Fields, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
The New York Yankees are taking a flyer on a once-intriguing Boston Red Sox.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Joanne made flyers, spoke with detectives, and ultimately stopped working to devote her life to finding her daughter’s killer.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2025
Some found the form on flyers, our website or social media.
—Asia Fields, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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