flier

noun countable

US /ˈflaɪər/

Word Forms

singular	flier
plural	fliers

1
an announcement or advertisement that is printed on paper and given to people
Someone was handing out fliers advertising the sale.
Synonyms and related words
Types of advertisement
ad
advert
advertisement
2
an aircraft pilot
Two Navy fliers ejected safely and were rescued.
Synonyms and related words
People who work for airlines and people who travel on planes
aircrew
air traffic control
air traffic controller
1. 2a
  someone who travels by airplane
  Most airlines offer special benefits to frequent fliers (=people who are regular customers of a particular airline).
  Synonyms and related words
  People who travel
  a traveling companion
  backpacker
  bird of passage
  Synonyms and related words
  People who work for airlines and people who travel on planes
  aircrew
  air traffic control
  air traffic controller
3
a bird, insect, or animal that flies in a particular way
Sandflies are poor fliers.
Synonyms and related words
General animal types
adult
amphibian
animal
4
Americaninformala project that involves risks or that is dangerous
take a flier (on something) (=agree to take part in something that is risky):
It’s risky, but I took a flier on it and invested a few dollars.
Synonyms and related words
Risks, threats and dangers
risk
hazard
menace
5
informala person, animal, or vehicle that can go very fast
Sam is a flier around the bases.
Synonyms and related words
General and informal words for vehicles
amphibian
carrier
coaster
6
a flying start
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction

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