flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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Recently pilot and flight attendant unions made concessions to help Spirit Airlines survive. Bri Buckley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 One of the most common brace positions involves flight attendants sitting on their hands to keep the arms secured to the body. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 What Happens Before Takeoff Before departure, flight attendants walk through the exit rows to ensure everything is ready. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 The crew of the 2015 papal charter including American pilots and flight attendants, who represented different faith backgrounds. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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flight attendant

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

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