flier

Or fly·er

[flahy-er]

noun

1. something that flies, fly, as a bird or insect.

2. an aviator or pilot.

3. an airplane passenger, especially one who travels regularly by air.

4. a person or thing that moves with great speed.

5. some part of a machine having a rapid motion.

6. a small handbill; circular.

7. Informal.,  a flying fly jump or leap.

   He took a flier off the bridge.

8. Informal.,  a risky or speculative venture.

   Our flier in uranium stocks was a disaster.

9. one of the steps in a straight flight of stairs.

10. a trapeze artist; aerialist.

11. a silvery-green sunfish, Centrarchus macropterus, found from Virginia to Florida and through the lower Mississippi valley.

flier

/ ˈflaɪə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of flyer

Word History and Origins

Origin of flier¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; fly ², -er ¹

Example Sentences

Quirk, the chief brokerage officer, said the situation was comparable to an airline that was the least popular among its frequent fliers.

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That’s good news not only for fliers, but for airline stocks, as well.

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Newcomb said he’ll scan for deals at BJ’s Wholesale Club and Market Basket, while keeping his eye on fliers that land in his mailbox.

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“But these dancers are far more nimble than chickens, and better fliers, too,” she decided.

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Whoever is in charge of closing the classroom door for an hour of valuable instruction ought to possess a solid knowledge base and be a critical thinker, not an AI “frequent flier.”

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Related Words

• aviator