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

Examples of in-flight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most of these in-flight disturbances are harmless, so long as safety procedures are adhered to. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024 In 2023, JetBlue chose Athletic to be the first NA beer ever sold in-flight by a U.S. airline. Joe Mullich, TIME, 30 May 2024 The in-flight experience for dogs Before Bark Air’s official maiden voyage on Thursday, the airline offered several test flights to ensure the booking, boarding, and in-flight experience was seamless for dogs and their human companions. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 May 2024 Based on witness accounts, the number of injuries and the airliner’s sharp descent, experts point to the significant safety hazards that in-flight turbulence poses to airline passengers and crews. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 Craft Your Cocktails Your in-flight drink options might feel a tad constricting, but Heath encourages you to get a little creative with your sips. Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 17 May 2024 After assuring such technology on in-flight entertainment systems, Barco next expanded to hospitals and boardrooms, becoming so prevalent in the latter sphere that the brand itself became Gallic shorthand for conference room tech. Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2024 When a new flight is over, the algorithm is transferred back onto a simulator where it is fed new data gathered in-flight to learn from, create new rule sets and improve its performance. Tara Copp, Fortune, 12 May 2024 Some passengers enjoy a glass of wine or beer (often free on international flights) to accompany their in-flight meals and entertainment. Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“In-flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-flight. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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