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“Flier” or “Flyer”

flier / flyer are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

flier f·l·AY·er

  • nounsomeone who travels by air.

flyer f·l·AY·er

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“flier”

  • Scots off to Hong Kong flier
  • …a fee), and extra frequent flier mileage.
  • He first flew with Flieger-Abteilung (Flier Detachment) 35, before transferring to…
  • …duty with Flieger-Abteilung (Artillerie) 293 (Flier Detachment (Artillery) 293).
  • …to have been a competent flier based on its extremely long…
  • …from Bryant felled one enemy flier and assisted in the splashing…

“flyer”

  • In 1995, the Flyer R-12D Light Strike Vehicle was…
  • Later, Flyer Defense LLC designed an upgraded…
  • …to get ahead of the Flyer by 360 nautical miles, until…
  • …other, but in the end Flyer managed to win the first…
  • The zip flyer attraction was redesigned in 2012…
  • …1980s as well, including Midnight Flyer, managed by Led Zeppelin impresario…
  • Flyer and King's Legend left the…
  • …who circulated a pamphlet or flyer critical of the king was…
  • The Flyer R-12 high-speed mobility vehicle was…
  • …US designed vehicle named the Flyer designated R-12D produced in Australia…

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