flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

Examples of flight attendant in a Sentence

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The flight attendants tried to comfort her with snacks and frequent check-ins. Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 May 2025 United is the last of the major U.S. carriers to get a deal done with its flight attendants. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 May 2025 With every new menu item, like a new burger or chicken entrée, an airline’s roster of flight attendants must learn how to serve the final product. Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 22 May 2025 The flight attendant told the captain about the potential threat, police said. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 21 May 2025 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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flight attendant

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

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