flight attendant

noun

: a person who attends passengers on an airplane

Examples of flight attendant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The scene was far from the first time a flight attendants has gone the extra mile to help passengers celebrate special occasions. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 As alleged in the complaint, when the plaintiffs demanded an explanation, an American representative explained that they had been removed from the flight because a white male flight attendant complained about an unidentified passenger’s body odor. Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 May 2024 Richardson was forced off her American flight following an argument with a flight attendant. Jonathan Franklin, NPR, 29 May 2024 To be sure, a concoction of challenges lie between the union representing American Airlines’ flight attendants and management. Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for flight attendant 

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Word History

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 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

flight attendant

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

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