flyer

fly-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A printed sheet of paper advertising an event, product, or service.

  2. 2.

    A person or thing that flies, especially a pilot or passenger on an aircraft.

  3. 3.

    A quick or speedy person or animal.

  4. 4.

    (informal) A risky venture or gamble.

Forms

plural: flyers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    frequent flyer — a person who travels by air often
  • •
    take a flyer — to take a risk on something uncertain
  • •
    high flyer — an ambitious or successful person

Related words

See also: flyers, leaflet, pamphlet
Synonyms: handbill, leaflet, pamphlet

Etymology

From Old English fleogan ("to fly") + -er (agent suffix). Also spelled flier.