flyer

flyer
UK [ˈflaɪə(r)] / US [ˈflaɪr] noun [countable]
Word forms "flyer":
singular flyer plural flyers
1) an announcement or advertisement that is printed on a sheet of paper and given to people

Someone was handing out flyers advertising the local sales.

2)
a) an aircraft pilot

Two Navy flyers ejected safely and were rescued.

b) someone who travels by plane

frequent flyers (= people who are regular customers of a particular airline)

3) informal a plane
4) informal a flying start
5) a bird, insect, or animal that flies in a particular way

Sandflies are poor flyers.

6) informal a person, animal, or vehicle that can go very fast

Sam is a flyer, his pace will always trouble defences.

7) American informal a project that involves risks

English dictionary. 2014.

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