flight 1 of 2

as in flying
travel through the air by the use of wings for centuries people had been fascinated by the flight of birds

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

flight

2 of 2

noun (2)

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flight
Noun
On long flights, your legs tend to swell, leading to discomfort, cramping, and even numbness—but a good pair of compression leggings, like this pick from CompressionZ, can prevent those symptoms. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025 Therewas no impact on flight operations. Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Detroit is among the top searched Thanksgiving destinations, according to Spirit Airlines; the carrier is scheduled to operate 3,200 flights during the peak travel period this fall. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Rescuers requested help from Flight for Life, but strong winds gusting up to 60 mph on the mountain peak made flights into the field impossible, agency officials said. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flight

Cite this Entry

“Flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on flight

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!