flyer

[flahy-er]

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.

flyer

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of flyer¹

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

Example Sentences

By the time freshmen arrived in September with their minifridges and extra-long sheets, disgruntled faculty and graduate students had printed up flyers.

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In turn, thousands of US flyers have faced widespread delays.

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Green Party MP Sian Berry accused the government of prioritising wealthy frequent flyers above the needs of people on the ground.

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The carrier is on track to invest more than $1 billion this year into enhancing the customer experience, hoping to lure more flyers into its loyalty program.

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The company said the growth momentum, particularly in premium and loyalty flyers, has continued into the current fourth quarter.

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Related Words

• flier