flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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The 26-year-old started working as a full-time private flight attendant in 2025, and she's documented her journey thoroughly on her TikTok, @SkyHighHayden. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Expandable Carry-on As a flight attendant and content creator, Case relies on Travelpro for every trip. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026 According to a viral TikTok from Cebu Pacific flight attendant Henny Joyce Lim, crew members are trained to sit upright with their feet flat on the floor. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026 For flight attendants, the company required them to make flyers feel cared for and safe. Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

flight attendant

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

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