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flyer

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɫaɪɝ// UK //flˈaɪɐ// fly·er Archaic Informal

n. a small piece of paper that gives information about an event or a product. You usually see these handed out on the street or put in your mailbox to advertise something.

n. a small printed advertisement or notice, usually intended for wide distribution. Often used to promote local events, services, or political campaigns.


SIMPLE

I saw a flyer for a new yoga class.

CONTEXTUAL

The band spent the afternoon handing out flyers to people outside the subway station to promote their concert.

COMPLEX

Despite the rise of digital marketing, local businesses still rely on printed flyers to reach residents within a specific geographic radius.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From fly + -er (agent noun suffix). With regard to the sense "female kangaroo": because of the high speed at which they move.

Etymology 2

From fly + -er (comparative suffix).

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'hand out', 'distribute', or 'post'.

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