flying

verb
UK: /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
US: /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

  1. Moving through the air using wings.

    1. The bird is flying high above the trees, soaring effortlessly through the sky. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the heavy rain, the experienced pilot was flying the small plane safely to its destination. [ ] [ ]

  2. Traveling by air in an aircraft.

    1. We are flying to Spain for our vacation next month, and I can't wait. [ ] [ ]
    2. He hates flying because he's always nervous about turbulence during the long flight. [ ] [ ]

  3. To operate or control an aircraft in the air.

    1. She is flying a kite at the beach with her children on this sunny afternoon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new pilot was confidently flying the drone over the picturesque landscape. [ ] [ ]

  4. To move or go quickly.

    1. Time is flying by so fast, it feels like yesterday when we were kids. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rumors were flying around the office after the announcement about the layoffs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

traveling soaring rushing
flying adjective

  1. Capable of flight; that flies or is used in flight.

    1. I saw a flying bird. [ ] [ ]
    2. The flying geese formed a V formation as they migrated south for the winter. [ ] [ ]

  2. Moving rapidly or fluttering.

    1. She has a flying scarf. [ ] [ ]
    2. The child chased the flying balloon as it drifted further away from the carnival. [ ] [ ]
flying noun

  1. An instance or act of traveling by air.

    1. I enjoy flying. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had many hours of flying under his belt before he received his commercial license. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flying" in English means: Moving through the air using wings., Traveling by air in an aircraft., To operate or control an aircraft in the air., To move or go quickly..

The phonetic transcription of "flying" is /ˈflaɪɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈflaɪɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flying": traveling, soaring, rushing.

Example usage of "flying": "The bird is flying high above the trees, soaring effortlessly through the sky.". More examples on the page.