flyer

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who travels in an aircraft.

n. a passenger who travels by air, often categorised by frequency of travel.

“The airline offers special rewards for people who are frequent flyers.”

“Business flyers often prioritise direct routes and lounge access over the lowest available ticket price.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. someone or something that moves very quickly.

n. an entity, such as a person, animal, or vehicle, characterised by high speed or rapid progress.

“That new race car is a real flyer on the straight parts of the track.”

“The young sprinter proved to be a real flyer, breaking the school record during his very first competitive meet.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Informal

n. a small gamble or a risky financial investment.

n. a speculative or risky investment or venture, often undertaken with the hope of a quick profit.

“He decided to take a flyer on the new tech company's stock.”

“The venture capitalist was known for taking a flyer on unproven startups that others deemed too volatile for traditional investment.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to give out paper advertisements to people in a public place.

v. to distribute promotional leaflets to a target audience or within a specific geographic area.

“The band spent all weekend flyering the neighbourhood for their Saturday show.”

“Political volunteers were out in force, flyering the main square ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.”