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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The concept also remains unproven; SpaceX intends to test Starship's in-flight refueling system on an upcoming launch. Brett Tingley, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025 Its large kangaroo pocket—in tandem with the jogger pants’ two deep side pockets—provides plenty of storage for your most important in-flight essentials. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 Leo’s decision to hold a press conference on the way back from Lebanon, continues in the steps of his predecessors including Pope Francis who frequently made notable interventions during his in-flight press conferences. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 2 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 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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