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in-flight

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\ ˈin-ˈflīt How to pronounce in-flight (audio) , (ˌ)in- \

Definition of in-flight

: made, carried out, or provided for use or enjoyment while in flight in-flight movies

First Known Use of in-flight

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-flight was in 1944

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“In-flight.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-flight. Accessed 15 December 2019.

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in-flight

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English Language Learners Definition of in-flight

: made, done, or provided while you are flying in an airplane

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