What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
aerie
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the top of the mountain. [aerie: noun]
Example
The writer retreated to his aerie in the mountains to work on his novel. [aerie: noun]
eyrie
Example
The peregrine falcon nested in the eyrie on the rocky ledge. [eyrie: noun]
Example
The mountaineer climbed up to the eyrie at the top of the cliff for a breathtaking view. [eyrie: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Aerie is more commonly used than eyrie in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between aerie and eyrie?
Both aerie and eyrie are formal words that are more commonly used in literature or poetry than in everyday conversation.
