flier

/ˈflaɪər/
noun
  1. A small printed advertisement or notice, often handed out or posted.
    • We posted fliers around town announcing the lost cat.
    • Someone handed me a flier for a new pizza place on the corner.
    • She designed a colorful flier to promote the school bake sale.
  2. A person or thing that flies, especially an aircraft pilot or passenger.
    • The experienced flier navigated through the storm with ease.
    • Birds are natural fliers, using their wings to soar for hours.
    • My grandmother was a nervous flier and always held the armrest tightly.
  3. A risky or speculative financial investment or venture.
    • I wouldn't recommend taking a flier on such an unstable market.
    • Investing in that company was a flier, but she was willing to take the chance.
    • He took a flier on a new tech startup and it paid off big.
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