The flight attendant
Example: Flight attendant assists passengers during journey onboard aircraft
Definition
"The flight attendant" is a person who assists passengers during a journey onboard an aircraft, ensuring their safety, comfort, and providing necessary services throughout the flight.
Etymology
The term "flight attendant" originated in the early 20th century as air travel became more common. Originally called 'steward' or 'stewardess,' the modern title reflects the role of attending to passengers during a flight. 'Flight' refers to the act of flying, and 'attendant' means someone who serves or assists.
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"The flight attendant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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