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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Those in need of in-flight assistance or wheelchair assistance from the curb to the aircraft should contact their airline. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Starlink has been popular among small plane owners as a way to receive in-flight satellite internet with the Mini dish. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026 The post, which was later deleted, accompanied a video appearing to show fiery explosions captured from an in-flight aircraft. ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 RetrievAir flight attendants receive specialized training that goes beyond traditional in-flight service. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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