flying

[US]/'flaɪɪŋ/
[UK]/'flaɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. in the air
n. the action of moving through the air
v. to move through the air

Phrases & Collocations

flying high

flying solo

flying colors

flying fish

flying start

flying over

flying shear

flying saucer

with flying colors

flying kites

flying dust

flying saw

flying machine

kite flying

flying colours

high flying

flying squirrel

flying fox

flying boat

flying range

flying dutchman

Example Sentences

The flying bird soared high in the sky.

She enjoyed the feeling of flying through the clouds.

The pilot demonstrated his flying skills during the airshow.

The flying instructor taught the students how to control the aircraft.

The flying squirrel glided effortlessly from tree to tree.

The flying trapeze artists amazed the audience with their daring stunts.

The flying fish leaped out of the water and glided gracefully through the air.

The flying carpet in the story could transport people to far-off lands.

The flying saucer in the movie was a symbol of extraterrestrial life.

The flying foxes hung upside down in the trees during the day.

Real-world Examples

Objects are literally flying out of it.

Source: CNN Selected August 2015 Collection

Suddenly we saw something very bright flying through the sky.

Source: Shanghai Education Oxford Edition Junior High School English Grade 8 Volume 2

So, where are you flying in from?

Source: EnglishPod 91-180

But he also apparently did some stunts while he was flying.

Source: NPR News August 2018 Compilation

What's happening ? Why am I not flying?

Source: Aesop's Fables for Children

Very big when your hair is flying everywhere.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

Now they were almost flying over the ground.

Source: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Simplified Version)

Hundreds of butterflies will soon be flying here.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

The huge planes have been flying since 1969.

Source: AP Listening Collection February 2023

No. And she isn't flying her kite.

Source: Kid's Box 2 text

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