flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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The body of a woman found on a Florida beach last week has been identified as an American Airlines flight attendant who died after an apparent boat strike while snorkeling, officials said. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 Once onboard the flight, the man tried to find a seat before going into a bathroom and a passenger noticed and told a flight attendant, the complaint said. ABC News, 8 June 2026 The body of an American Airlines flight attendant was found on a Florida beach with injuries indicating she had been struck by a boat, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Some people may never feel the effects, but flight attendants who’ve seen the tanks up close tend to err on the side of caution. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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flight attendant

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

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