in-flight

adjective

ˈin-ˈflīt How to pronounce in-flight (audio)
(ˌ)in-
: made, carried out, or provided for use or enjoyment while in flight
in-flight movies

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Mid-flight skincare routines go viral on social media Beauty content creator Sarah Palmyra in Los Angeles has gone viral for her in-flight skincare and haircare videos on TikTok, using numerous tools and serums to keep the skin hydrated while flying. Brie Stimson, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 Beginning this month, Delta is now serving Shake Shake burgers as in-flight meals to first class passengers traveling out of Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York’s LaGuardia and Seattle. Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 The oversized hoodie is comfy without feeling restrictive, and the spacious kangaroo pouch at the front is the ideal place to store in-flight snacks as well as your phone. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025 Originally planned as a one-week test flight, Starliner's mission was cut short due to critical in-flight breakdowns. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-flight

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-flight was in 1944

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“In-flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-flight. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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