“Flier” or “Flyer”—Which to use?

“Flier” or “Flyer”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

flier: (noun) someone who travels by air.

flyer: NA

Pronunciation

flier: f·l·AY·er

flyer: f·l·AY·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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…

Examples of “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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