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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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Best Target Cyber Monday Travel Accessories Deals Make your in-flight experience more comfortable and take the stress out of packing for your trip with Target’s on-sale, handy travel accessories. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 Plus, there are so many Disney princess toys like this pretend deluxe suitcase set with so many pretend in-flight essentials. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 Still, many viewers found the in-flight espresso endearing—or even inspiring. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 Healthy options are pretty limited for airlines, Palinski-Wade said, between being mindful of nut allergies and facing the challenges of offering fresh produce in-flight. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2025.

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