# flier

/ˈfɫaɪɝ/ (US) · /flˈaɪə/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flier
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a small piece of paper with information on it, like an advertisement or a map. You often see these handed out at events or put up on a pole.

For teachers: a small printed sheet of paper containing information, typically used for advertising or providing directions. Often used in the plural to refer to a collection of such items.

## Examples

- The hotel gave us a flier about the local attractions.
- I picked up a flier at the airport that listed all the nearby bus routes.
- The marketing team distributed thousands of fliers throughout the city center to promote the new exhibition opening next week.

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