flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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But according to flight attendants, many travelers are regularly breaking the rules of good airplane behavior, often without even realizing it. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 The average Qantas flight attendant logs an average of 30,000 to 50,000 miles per month, which is roughly the equivalent of one trip from LAX to SYD per week. Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 At least 15 have strong Georgia ties, including a former Atlanta Brave, a Delta Air Lines flight attendant, a judge, two journalists and three Georgia Tech graduates. Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026 Working pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants and aircraft maintenance technicians present to the group and answer their questions — on everything from advancements in aircraft technology to safety protocols for pilots during thunderstorms. Evan Roberts, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flight attendant

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flight attendant was in 1947

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“Flight attendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flight%20attendant. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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flight attendant

noun
: a person who provides service to passengers on an airplane

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