flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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Four flight attendants previously sued Boeing over the incident last summer. CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 This is why many flight attendants choose to bring travel safety devices, like these portable door locks from Addalock. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026 Alexanian said 175 customers were affected by the diversion, including six crew members — two pilots and four flight attendants. Kendrick Calfee january 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2026 The first flight attendant told the captain about the incident, who issued a level 2 security threat, per the affidavit. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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flight attendant

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

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