fly-in
Americannoun
adjective
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of or for those who arrive and usually depart by air.
a fly-in safari.
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accessible only by air.
a remote, fly-in fishing camp.
Etymology
Origin of fly-in
First recorded in 1940–45; noun, adj. use of verb phrase fly in
Example Sentences
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Birds can see a large portion of the world around them, but when they fly in flocks, they pay attention only to birds beside them or ahead of them.
From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026
"As international fans fly in from across the world to our city, our stadium, my job is to ensure our brand is nowhere," Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Ryan Asdourian said in the clip.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The squad are permitted to fly in and out of the country from Tijuana in Mexico within 24 hours for each match - but this has yet to be tested.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
There was a misplayed pop fly in the infield for Westlake.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The skies that the young pilots and navigators were learning to fly in were already unsafe.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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