Flying means moving in the air. Birds, airplanes, and insects can fly. It is the action of going up and moving through the air.
She loves flying in airplanes.
Birds are good at flying in the sky.
Flying is the verb form used to say someone or something is moving in the air now. It shows action happening at this moment or around now.
The plane is flying above the clouds.
I am flying to London tomorrow.
Flying here means traveling on a plane or other flying machine. People use flying to move quickly between places far apart.
Flying to New York takes many hours.
Flying is faster than traveling by car.
Flying can describe something done very fast or quickly. It is often used in expressions like ‘a flying visit’ meaning a short and quick visit.
She made a flying visit to the shop.
He gave a flying talk at the meeting.
Flying can mean the part of a flag that flies freely in the wind. It is the loose end of a flag or banner, often decorated with symbols or colors.
The flying of the flag showed pride.
The eagle is on the flying of the banner.
Flying can mean sudden, fast action in sports. For example, a ‘flying tackle’ is a quick and forceful move to stop an opponent.
He made a flying catch in the game.
The flying tackle surprised the player.
Flying can describe sudden or quick changes or actions that happen without warning. It is often used to describe quick decisions or comments.
There was a flying change in the plan.
She made a flying remark during the talk.
