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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Across social media, frequent flyers and passengers shared their opinions of the new changes.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
She is described in the flyer as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
As a frequent flyer, these requirements seem worthwhile.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The 6-10 high flyer was a steady force on the offensive glass and inside the paint, setting a number of screens to create open shots for others while playing with the intensity and intention Hurley loves.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
She is described in the flyer as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
As a frequent flyer, these requirements seem worthwhile.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The 6-10 high flyer was a steady force on the offensive glass and inside the paint, setting a number of screens to create open shots for others while playing with the intensity and intention Hurley loves.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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