flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

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Interviews with the pilots, flight attendants, and fellow passengers revealed Cook had gotten up during takeoff and then ran forward while yelling, per the affidavit. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Most notably, though, is its easy-to-clean material, which one flight attendant appreciates when up against dirty baggage claims and surprise spills. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 The findings also highlight an imbalance of power in the flight attendant training center, and the implications of this power dynamic for reporting alleged misconduct. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flight attendant

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First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flight attendant was in 1947

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“Flight attendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flight%20attendant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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flight attendant

noun
: a person who provides service to passengers on an airplane

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