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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They’re made from a soft, flowy material that is comfortable enough to wear on long plane rides, and the two side pockets are handy for keeping small in-flight essentials, like your earbuds and phone, within reach. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025 Otto Aviation refers to this system as Super Natural Vision, a proprietary technology that replaces traditional windows with state-of-the-art digital displays, seamlessly integrating real-time external views for a unique in-flight experience. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025 Airlines are repositioning in-flight wine as an essential part of the passenger experience rather than an afterthought. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 According to The Sun, crew members noticed something was amiss when the employee was not present for his in-flight meal service duties. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 June 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 11 Jun. 2025.

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