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

In order to submit a straight Democratic ticket, per the flyer handed out by a party activist outside, voters now have to manually select each candidate, for each office.

From Salon

Those affected by the suspended meal service were given travel vouchers or frequent flyer miles as compensation.

From Salon

As a perpetually anxious flyer, I dreaded getting on any plane that could make my nerves even worse.

From Slate

Murphy’s a frequent flyer in the political and social commentary class of series creators, having taken on Trumpism earlier than most via his “Cult” season of “American Horror Story.”

From Salon

At the time, Juson recalled to Salon, “I didn't have major funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, but I had frequent flyer miles” and her equipment.

From Salon

Related Words

• flier