{"id":5306,"date":"2021-08-16T06:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T11:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/?p=5306"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:47:29","slug":"flier-or-flyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/spelling\/flier-or-flyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Flier<\/em> or Flyer<\/em>: Which Word Is Correct?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’re walking down the street. Someone hands you a piece of paper explaining a community effort. Did that person just give you a flyer<\/em>, a flier<\/em>, or something else?<\/p>\n

Let’s answer that.<\/p>\n

Flyer<\/em> vs. Flier<\/em> as a Word Choice<\/h2>\n

In the U.S., a promotional piece of paper using words and pictures to deliver a message would be referred to as a flyer <\/em>with a “y.” People hand out flyers for businesses, entertainment, social causes, and many other things.<\/p>\n

Here are a few examples of flyer<\/em> in a sentence:<\/p>\n

I’ve been meaning to try that Indian restaurant ever since someone gave me a flyer<\/u> about their buffet.<\/em><\/p>\n

After the baseball game, I found my car covered with flyers<\/u> in the parking lot.<\/em><\/p>\n

The event sounded great on a flyer<\/u>, but it turned out to be different from what I’d expected.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The same word spelled the same way can also refer to people, animals, or objects that can fly. It may be used to describe passengers on an airplane as well.<\/p>\n

I bought my nephew a wooden flyer<\/u> to try out in the park.<\/em><\/p>\n

My sister was able to book her trip using frequent flyer<\/u> miles.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So What’s a Flier<\/em> Then?<\/h2>\n

Although flyer<\/em> is the common usage in the U.S., you will sometimes see it spelled with an “i,” making it flier<\/em>. This alternate spelling is preferred in some countries and certain publications. Specifically, some airlines and aviation-industry groups prefer this version when referring to passengers.<\/p>\n

For example, you might come across a sentence such as air traffic has increased this summer, with Chicago’s O’Hare Airport seeing 22% more fliers<\/u> than normal.<\/em><\/p>\n

Although this version of the word doesn’t appear often in America, it is an acceptable spelling. As such, both flyer<\/em> and flier<\/em> are grammatically valid.<\/p>\n

Flyer<\/em> vs. Flier<\/em>: A Closing Note<\/h2>\n

In sum, flyer <\/em>is the most prevalent form of the word in the U.S. Flier <\/em>with an “i” is acceptable, and it may be preferred by some organizations, but it is less common. Unless directed otherwise, you will always be fine using flyer <\/em>with a “y.”<\/p>\n

If you ever have doubts about which spelling to use, your best bet is to consult the style guide your school, business, or publication prefers.<\/p>\n

Come Back for More Quick and Easy Grammar Tips<\/h2>\n

Whether you’re a flyer or a flier, our goal is to keep you soaring with English language grammar tips that are easy to learn and follow. Look through our recent posts for more great advice or suggest a topic we can cover in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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