free flight

noun

1. unassisted or unconstrained flight, as the flight of a rocket or missile without guidance or after fuel exhaustion or motor cutoff.

free flight

noun

1. the flight of a rocket, missile, etc, when its engine has ceased to produce thrust

Word History and Origins

Origin of free flight¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

“He could have taken advantage of the generous offer to get $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now through the CBP Home App. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer. ... If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now,” DHS continued.

From Los Angeles Times

“The United States is offering illegal aliens $1,000 and a free flight to self-deport now,” McLaughlin said.

From Los Angeles Times

It is not unheard of for Australian politicians to get free flight upgrades though they are required to declare such gifts, according to Reuters.

From BBC

This is the first study relating to the behavior of blood in free flight.

From Science Daily