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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Snakes and other strange items intercepted at TSA checkpoints Snakes and other strange items intercepted at TSA checkpoints 03:06 Frequent flyers know what not to bring on a flight, but some travelers still come up with creative ways to bypass Transportation Security Administration officials. Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025 Frequent flyers will have a new way to earn airline miles without ever leaving the ground. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025 Even infrequent flyers will notice that very often their flight arrives ahead of schedule. Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Video shot by a Delta passenger shows President Carter greeting fellow flyers, shaking hands with everyone on the plane. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 31 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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flyer

variant of flier

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