CEFR B1

fly-in

noun

Meaning

fly-in means an informal gathering of private pilots and their aircraft at a prearranged airfield. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The doctor used fly-in to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Fly-in can happen when gas moves through the intestines.

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fly-in (B1)

noun

Definition

Examples

The doctor used fly-in to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Fly-in can happen when gas moves through the intestines.

How to Use fly-in

intestinal fly-in (medical collocation): A rumbling sound from the intestines. — "The doctor noted intestinal fly-in during the exam."
hear fly-in (verb pattern): Notice or listen to the rumbling sound. — "You might hear fly-in when the room is very quiet."

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