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

By early February of that year, the company was days away from announcing its new plan to car dealers, including a fax-based marketing plan and promotional flyer, ready for final approval.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

The bloc lets diplomats rack up frequent flyer miles, and politicians pose for pictures with other leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Now, all it takes is for a content page to drop a flyer and poof: a crowd that can swallow the park whole.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Italy off to a flyer, Scotland left talking about disappointment.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

I have to look closely, but it’s a video of Stu Papadopolis using a black Sharpie on a Diverse Voices flyer.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

Related Words

• flier