noun

flier

flyer, leaflet, aviator

He handed out fliers for the new shop.

He handed out flyers for the new shop.

She was a famous flier in the 1930s.

She was a famous flier in the 1930s.

((a flyer for sth.)) a leaflet advertising something. He handed out flyers for the new shop.

((a frequent flyer)) someone who travels by plane often. She is a frequent flyer for work.

Synonyms (leaflet): leaflet, handbill, circular; Synonyms (aviator): pilot, airman

From the verb 'fly' + '-er' (agent noun suffix). Something or someone that flies. Note the common US spelling 'flyer'.

A 'flyer' (leaflet) is designed to 'fly' from hand to hand. A 'flyer' (person) literally flies.

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