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

Recent Examples on the Web Now, if only our iPhones could pre-order our favorite in-flight beverage, we'd be all set. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2024 In September 2016, reports emerged of Pitt being under investigation by the FBI and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services for the in-flight altercation. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024 Foldable and adjustable, they can be put into Bluetooth mode or connected to an audio cable for in-flight entertainment systems. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 17 July 2024 Since then, it's been smooth sailing for SpaceX's Falcon family of rockets, which counted 335 consecutive successful launches since the on-pad explosion in 2016, or 344 flights since an in-flight failure. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-flight 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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