in-flight

adjective

ˈin-ˈflīt How to pronounce in-flight (audio)
(ˌ)in-
: made, carried out, or provided for use or enjoyment while in flight
in-flight movies

Examples of in-flight in a Sentence

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The new policy, which begins on September 25, is a safety measure to reduce the risk of in-flight fires. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025 Experience More, for example, includes Netflix and Apple TV+, in-flight Wi-Fi, and 60GB of hotspot data for $140 per month with three lines on AutoPay—about $50 less than competitors. PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 And JetBlue's decision to tap the services on select aircraft starting in 2027 and improve on its Fly-fi in-flight WiFi perks still leaves Amazon with a wide gap to bridge in the catch-up with Starlink, whose airline customers include the likes of Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Air France. Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025 Beyond Ease Cropped Long-Sleeve Top Prep your in-flight wardrobe with this lightweight top that has a crew neckline, loose fit, and comes in white, black, blue, and gray. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-flight

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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

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“In-flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-flight. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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