air hostess
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Definition
Noun: A female flight attendant; a woman whose job is to ensure the safety, comfort, and needs of passengers aboard a commercial aircraft.
Usage
The term "air hostess" specifically refers to a woman working in the cabin crew of an airplane. It is a professional title. - The air hostess demonstrated the safety procedures before takeoff. - She asked the friendly air hostess for a glass of water.
Advanced Usage
- The term is sometimes considered dated or region-specific, with "flight attendant" being the more modern and gender-neutral standard term in many contexts.
- It can be used in historical or formal contexts to evoke a specific era of commercial aviation.
Variants and Related Words
- Flight attendant (n): The modern, gender-neutral term for a member of the cabin crew.
- Stewardess (n): An older synonym for "air hostess," also now often replaced by "flight attendant."
- Cabin crew (n): The collective term for all flight attendants working on a particular flight.
Synonyms
- Flight attendant
- Stewardess (dated)
- Cabin crew member
Related Phrases
- In-flight service: The duties performed by the air hostess and cabin crew during a flight.
- The air hostess was busy with in-flight service.
Noun
- a woman steward on an airplane