Flyer has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
"he mailed the circular to all subscribers"
2
someone who travels by air
"The flyer checked in at the airport early to ensure his flight was on time."
3
someone who operates an aircraft
"The experienced flyer maneuvered the small plane through turbulent skies to reach the distant island safely."
4
That which flies, as a bird or insect.
"The flyer darted through the air like a hummingbird chasing nectar."
In plain English: A flyer is a single sheet of paper with information printed on it that people can pick up and read quickly.
"I picked up the colorful flyer from the mailbox to see what event was happening downtown."
Verb
1
To distribute flyers (leaflets).
"The volunteers spent all afternoon distributing flyers in the town square to promote the charity event."
In plain English: To fly means to move through the air by using wings, jets of gas, or other lift-generating surfaces.
"The old paper flyer blew away in the sudden wind."
Example Sentences
"I picked up the colorful flyer from the mailbox to see what event was happening downtown."
noun
"The flyer at the grocery store advertised a sale on milk and eggs."
noun
"She handed me a concert flyer while waiting in line for coffee."
noun
"A large paper flyer was taped to my front door with urgent news about the neighborhood meeting."
noun
"The old paper flyer blew away in the sudden wind."
verb
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Origin
The word flyer is formed by adding the agent suffix "-er" to the verb "fly." While it commonly refers to something that flies, it was also used historically to describe a female kangaroo due to their rapid movement across the ground.