Flying (Noun)

Meaning

An instance of traveling by air; "flying was still an exciting adventure for him".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The long flying hours from New York to Tokyo were tiring but the scenery made up for it.
• Flying had always been her dream and now she was finally pursuing a career in aviation.
• For him flying was more than just a mode of transportation, it was a passion.
• She hated the early morning flying schedule but loved the views of the sunrise.
• After years of taking flights, the thrill of flying had worn off for the frequent traveler.

Synonyms

• Flight

Hypernyms

• Air
• Air Travel

Hyponyms

• Stunting
• Glide
• Sailing
• Blind Flying
• Overflight
• Flyover
• Ballooning
• Pass
• Soaring
• Maiden Flight
• Sortie
• Acrobatics
• Stunt Flying
• Terrain Flight
• Sailplaning
• Flypast
• Solo

Related Words

• Fly (verb)