Flier or Flyer – The Correct Spelling
When you are writing in a hurry, it is easy to make spelling mistakes. One of the most common spelling errors that people make is “flyers” versus “fliers.”
In this article, I will explain the difference between these two words so that you can make sure to use the correct spelling next time.
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Flyer vs Flier
A flyer or a brochure refers to something you hold and read, whereas the word flier is usually referring to an airplane or anything that flies.
Flyer Meaning
It is most common to see the word spelled as “flyer,” which means a notice or advertisement for something that can be distributed relatively cheaply. The term also applies to various materials on paper, cardboard, plastic film and other supports used in handbills.
In addition, flyers are often classified according to their size: A small flyer could measure 11×17 inches (28cm x 42 cm) while large would be anything over 17×22 inches (42cm x 56cm). Flyers may have one side printed only with text or images limited by the format of the flyer; single-sided printing is less expensive than two sided print jobs.
Flier Meaning
A ‘flier’ refers to a person who flies, such as an airplane pilot.
It can also refer to something like a piece of paper that flies through the air.
Flyer Examples
“He was handing out flyers in order for people to see his new restaurant opening up soon.”
“They printed flyers to promote their new blog which didn’t make sense because everyone was online.”
Flyer Alternative
The word flyer is usually interchangeable with ‘pamphlet,’ which means an informational booklet of sorts, but both words have their own specific meanings outside of this usage too.
Flier Examples
“The flight attendant allowed everyone on the frequent flier program to sit in first class.”
“After the Boeing 737 MAX 8 incidents, all the new fliers would not be flying again for a while, until the public forgets about it because the global pandemic takes over the news cycles.”
Conclusion
In this post, I went over how to correctly use either “flyer” or “flier.”
If you are unsure of which word to choose, then remember this: if you want someone who travels by air, choose “flier“; if you want something that advertises your products or services and can be posted around town or placed in stores, choose “flyer.”
As always, when in doubt: it is always better to spell check first or bookmark this page!
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