flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

Examples of flight attendant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Crew on the airliners typically include flight attendants, a physician, an executive chef, expedition leaders, experts, and a photographer. — J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Instead of continuing the conversation, Yadavalli suggested asking a flight attendant to help with the situation. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

Two Austrian flight attendants, cordial and in uniform, more than made up for that. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Federal Aviation Administration regulations require one flight attendant for every 50 passenger seats on a plane. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flight attendant

• codefendant
• independent
• appendant
• ascendant
• defendant
• dependant
• dependent
• descendant
• descendent
• intendant
• resplendent
• transcendent

Kids Definition

flight attendant

noun

: a person who provides service to passengers on an airplane