flight attendant

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flight attendant (plural flight attendants)

  1. A member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.
    Synonyms: (usually male) steward, cabin attendant

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The term flight attendant replaces the older, gender-specific term stewardess in Western countries, and is preferred due to its gender-neutral nature.

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