Definition

A printed piece of paper used to advertise or provide information about an event, product, or service.

Example

The company distributed a flyer to promote their new product.

Conversation

Have you seen the new flyer for the concert next week?

Yeah, I saw it on social media!

I think it really captures the vibe of the event.

Totally! It makes me want to go even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flyer → It is formed from "fly" (from Old English *flēogan*, meaning to move through the air) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A flyer is a person or thing that flies or moves through the air.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that 'moves through the air' ('fly') — the '-er' indicates a person or thing that does this action.

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