flight suit

noun

: a usually one-piece garment especially of fire-resistant fabric worn especially by a member of a military aircrew

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All that was missing to complete the parallel to the Iraq War was a flight suit, an aircraft carrier, and a Mission Accomplished banner. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026 In one of the videos, a man in a full flight suit and helmet can be seen kneeling on the ground next to an orange and white parachute and a parachute cord in a desert area near a fence line. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026 The new trademarks cover a laundry list of travel merchandise, including carry-on bags, flight suits, aircraft fueling, pet carriers and plastic slippers to keep socks clean when going through security. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Other aid supplied by White Stork include de-mining equipment, kevlar blankets, trench shovels, flame resistant flight suits and body armor. Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flight suit

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flight suit was in 1944

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“Flight suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flight%20suit. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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