flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

Examples of flight attendant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And a group of flight attendants at Delta is seeking to unionize and ask for more. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 In case of turbulence, the seat belt light will turn on, and flight attendants may come around the cabin to check that everyone is buckled up. Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for flight attendant 

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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 19 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

flight attendant

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

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