flight attendant

noun

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

flight attendant

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of flight attendant¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

In the attack on the Spirit plane, a flight attendant suffered minor injuries but no passengers were hurt.

From BBC

A flight attendant suffered minor injuries, the airline said in a statement, adding that no passengers were hurt.

From BBC

The flight attendant jumped on the plane’s public address system and announced Zachary’s great fortune to the other passengers.

From Los Angeles Times

But healthcare workers, childcare providers, flight attendants and cruise ship passengers and employees are often affected too.

From BBC

Whatever the percentage, reclining seats "really are a problem", according to Charmaine Davies, a former flight attendant.

From BBC

Related Words

• hostess
• stewardess