flight attendant
Definition
A member of an aircrew employed by airlines to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of passengers during a flight.
A professional who manages the cabin environment, handles emergencies, and performs the difficult task of convincing passengers that the middle seat is actually a premium lifestyle choice.
Examples
The flight attendant handed me a lukewarm pretzel with the grace of a diplomat handling a fragile international treaty.
I asked the flight attendant for another ginger ale, hoping the carbonation would mask my existential dread of being trapped at thirty thousand feet.
Watching a flight attendant navigate a narrow aisle during turbulence makes me realize my biggest daily challenge is deciding which tab to close on my browser.
While the movie protagonist is busy solving murders, a real flight attendant is busy solving the mystery of why passengers insist on standing up the second the plane touches the runway.