The flyer about the rally is taped to the wall behind the counter. They referred to one municipality resorting to sending “fliers” to its residents to ask them to stop the practice. Flyer is the proper name of some trains and buses: The Western Flyer.In analogy with dryer/drier, surely “flier” would be something that is more fly. “Flier” is an acceptable way to spell the word, as is “flyer.” According to some sources, the spellings are different according to the meaning of the word.A lot of the confusion about the correct way to spell “flyer” comes not only from the fact that there is no standard way of doing it but also from the fact that different style manuals seem to prefer different spellings.
I write many flyers!! lolMight want to check an AP Stylebook, as “flier” is preferred for a handbill or an aviator. Examples: I'm not a nervous flier. [Once inside a store, look for items that are on the outside cover of the weekly specials flyer. Mia was handing out a flyer to promote her band’s first gig.The bar-tailed godwit is an excellent flyer; it can fly the entire length of the Pacific ocean.Kevin bought a traditional double drive yarn flyer.Writing, grammar, and communication tips for your inbox.You have been successfully subscribed to the Grammarly blog.9 Powerful Writing Apps for Any Type of Writing ProjectHere's How to Know the Difference Between Miss, Mrs., and Ms.

The term can also refer to something that flies—whether that be a passenger on an airplane, a pilot, or a bird. However, we also use fliers and flyers to describe paper handouts that advertise sales, events, or lost animals. ;) Flyer is a noun that can mean a pamphlet, a device to twist yarn, or one who flies. Is it “flyer,” or is it “flier?” Or is it that the different versions are used for different meanings?

• Frequent flier program is used by credit card companies to reward those who buy tickets of flights using the cards. Flier vs. flyer Outside the U.S., there is no difference between flyer and flier. • In US, a flier is also an aviator, a person who flies an aircraft. I rather like the (aesthetic and unambiguous) look of the “y” spelling.Very interesting parallel you mention. Whether you post a flier or a flyer depends on whether you’re assigning a pilot to an air base or tacking a piece of paper to a bulletin board. In the Gregg Reference Manual, a flier is a pilot and a flyer is an advertising brochure. Ultimately, the most important thing to keep in mind is to choose one spelling and stick with it throughout your work—when it comes to But while we’re sure we know what a flyer is, there is some confusion about how exactly to spell it. [I’m assuming the parallel cases exist for crier/cryer, drier/dryer, frier/fryer, etc., yes?Sorry to learn the “i” spelling is standard here in the States. (Cheryl Ladd) I've always been a good flier. Color might make some sense (though I prefer traditional Canadian/Commonwealth spelling), but defense and license?It is interesting to note that my spell checker will not accept either spelling.Good to know that. Hence, and probably to the dismay of school teachers everywhere, these spelling choices may likely continue to be largely based on not only the word, but the person using it. A piece of paper with words and images printed on it that gets handed out on a street. Whether you post a flier or a flyer depends on whether you’re assigning a pilot to an air base or tacking a piece of paper to a bulletin board.However, although that spelling was commonly used as a synonym for Long before aviation as we know it first occurred, however, Interestingly, two American authorities, Bryan A. Garner, author of Analogous agent nouns are split in their spelling: Re: ‘the alternate spelling, for some reason, came to predominate’:Mark, I quote from your own posting elsewhere on this site (15 Frequently Confused Pairs of Adjectives):‘alternate/alternative: To be alternate is to occur by turns or in a pattern that skips from one side to the other, or to provide another possibility; to be alternative is to offer a choice, or to be a variation from a norm.’‘There was also a note about the difference between the use of “alternate” and “alternative” in American and British English – anyone writing for both markets should be very well aware of this distinction – it’s a very important linguistic distinction and is not to be ignored.’Thanks so much for this!!