flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Underseat Carry-on The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Underseat Tote is a favorite among pilots and flight attendants, especially for shorter two- to three-day trips. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026 About 30 minutes into the flight, passengers said flight attendants began running up and down the aisle appearing agitated before making a startling announcement. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026 RetrievAir flight attendants receive specialized training that goes beyond traditional in-flight service. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026 On average, the passengers needed a minute and a half to take their seats; the flight attendants, who had to stow their gear first, needed at least four minutes. Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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flight attendant

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

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