in-flight

adjective

ˈin-ˈflīt 

(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

Instead, customers are relying more consistently on in-flight entertainment and lightweight technology like iPads and Kindles that are easy to pack and serve multiple purposes in one device. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026

Having a spontaneous in-flight wedding officiated by the plane’s captain. — Gina Park, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

This acquisition, expected to be fulfilled in several years, will provide crucial in-flight refueling capabilities, which Qatar currently lacks. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

American Airlines recently announced new complimentary in-flight snack options, including chocolate chip cookies and salty snacks. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in-flight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight