flyer

American  

[flahy-er] / ˈflaɪ ər /

noun

1. Textiles.

   1. a rotating device that adds twist to the slubbing or roving and winds the stock onto a spindle or bobbin in a uniform manner.

   2. a similar device for adding twist to yarn.

2. flier.

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flyer British  

/ ˈflaɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that flies or moves very fast

2. an aviator or pilot

3. informal a long flying leap; bound

4. a fast-moving machine part, esp one having periodic motion

5. a rectangular step in a straight flight of stairs Compare winder

6. athletics an informal word for flying start

7. a speculative business transaction

8. a small handbill

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Etymology

Origin of flyer

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

Example Sentences

Arguably neither Carse nor Potts - the latter playing his first Test for more than a year - should have been opening the bowling, and they let Australia get off to a flyer.

From BBC

Children under the age of 13 must obtain a Flyer ID and have a parent or guardian present when completing the free flyer theory test to get one.

From BBC

At the Hong Kong station on Friday, many commuters took the flyers demanding action, though few stopped to chat with Kwan or his companions.

From Barron's

They "posted flyers and painted graffiti" and "were ready" to carry out other tasks indicated by their handlers.

From Barron's

Volunteers distributed clothes and lunch boxes at the open-air podium of a nearby mall, while a few people gave out flyers with information about missing people.

From Barron's

Related Words

• flier