flyer
UK: ˈflaɪə | US: ˈflaɪər
n. a small handbill or circular advertising an event or product
n. a person or thing that flies (e.g., a pilot, bird, or aircraft)
n. a fast-moving vehicle or device (e.g., a high-speed train)
The word "flyer" derives from the verb "fly," which traces back to Old English flēogan, meaning "to take flight." The suffix "-er" is an agentive suffix in English, used to form nouns indicating a person or thing performing an action (e.g., "runner," "baker"). Over time, "flyer" expanded from describing living creatures (birds, pilots) to inanimate objects (paper advertisements, vehicles), reflecting both literal and metaphorical uses of "flying."
The restaurant distributed flyers to promote its grand opening.
As an experienced flyer, she felt calm during turbulence.
The new high-speed flyer reduced travel time between cities.
The bird was a graceful flyer, soaring effortlessly.
He designed a colorful flyer for the music festival.