flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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Henderson, the flight attendant, added that things like under-eye patches are much more common and less attention-grabbing while flying. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 Plus, everyone—flight attendants and fellow passengers alike—seems to afford each other a little more we’re-all-in-this-together grace on the lengthier rides. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 This growth includes basing two planes locally as of December 2024, a move expected to create roughly 90 jobs — including 20 pilots, 30 flight attendants and up to 30 ground workers. Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026 If a passenger’s seat does not recline and the person wishes to move locations, Whitmore suggested speaking with a flight attendant about available options. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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flight attendant

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

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