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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Coinbase is also organizing a so-called "fly-in" on Sept. 27 when it will bring executives and developers from about 35 crypto companies to meet staff and lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023
The aircraft belonged to individuals attending the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention in Oshkosh but were not involved in the air show, a statement from the organization said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023
Mr. Pomeroy plans well in advance to deal with the intense air traffic generated by the conference, which he refers to obliquely as “the annual fly-in event.”
From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2022
If we continue to use “food desert” we’re going to continue to see fly-in, parachuting, drop-off aid, but never investment in the neighborhood to actually fight food apartheid.
From Slate • May 19, 2022
After that, the big ones started to fall: large-scale resorts, fly-in luxury cottages, and wilderness getaways for stressed businessmen and their foreign investors.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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