Flier or Flyer?
What is the difference between flier and flyer?
The noun flier can be a person or thing that flies. The noun flyer is a leaflet.
The noun flier can be a person or thing that flies. The noun flyer is a leaflet.
Flier
The noun flier describes something or someone that flies. (In the United States, flier is occasionally used to denote a leaflet. However, flyer is more widely accepted for a leaflet.)Examples:
- I'm not a nervous flier. I realize it's still the safest form of travel.
(Cheryl Ladd) - I've always been a good flier. I love the whole experience. (Erika Christensen)
Flyer
The word flyer is a noun meaning leaflet, pamphlet, or handbill.Examples:
- When someone hands you a flyer, it's like they're saying: "Here you throw this away." (Mitch Hedberg)
- The flyer has plenty of information about the upcoming concert.
A Quick Test
A WAY TO REMEMBER FLIER AND FLYER
A flier is something that flies.
A flyer can be used to swat a fly.
A flier is something that flies.
A flyer can be used to swat a fly.
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