flight attendant

American  

noun

1. an airline employee who serves meals, attends to passengers' comfort, etc., during a flight.

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flight attendant British  

noun

1. a person who attends to the needs of passengers on a commercial flight

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Etymology

Origin of flight attendant

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

She had a limited view, but caught a quick glimpse of a flight attendants’ little galley, with neatly stowed drink carts.

From Literature

More than 100 other pilots, flight attendants and ground crew said farewell on the tarmac or greeted them when they landed.

From The Wall Street Journal

A flight attendant later offered the 54-year-old a pillow, which he found unusual on a domestic flight.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, directors of American’s flight attendants union issued a vote of no confidence in Isom, who has been in the role since 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal

As they loaded their bags into the cargo hold, Danny noticed it wasn’t the kind of airplane where they’d get flight attendants and movies.

From Literature

Related Words

• hostess
• stewardess