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

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But what will the Artemis II crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Glover, and Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—experience during their unique in-flight eclipse? Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026 Very few in-flight issues have cropped up that could disrupt their peace of mind. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 As far as in-flight skin care, hydration is top of mind. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026 Your best bet is to read the fine print in advance or ask about in-flight purchase protocols from a customer service representative. Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026 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 13 Apr. 2026.

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