flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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Pilots and flight attendants are based in Central Florida, as well as a maintenance operation. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Delta Flight 1966, an Airbus A321neo traveling from San Juan, was carrying 170 passengers, two pilots and four flight attendants. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 Comfortable, easy-to-slip-off footwear is always a good pick for the airport, and flight attendants in particular are enamored with the Crocs Brooklyn Flats that are deceptively stylish and packable. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 In Philadelphia, Marchese oversees about 10,000 employees including pilots, flight attendants, airport agents, mechanics and fleet service workers. Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 12 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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flight attendant

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

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