noun
Uncommon
attendant
uh-TEHN-duhnt
Attendant (noun) means a person whose job is to help or serve people in a particular place, such as a parking lot or flight. Example: “The flight attendant offered us drinks before takeoff.”
noun
1
A person whose job is to help or serve people in a particular place, such as a parking lot or flight.
"The flight attendant offered us drinks before takeoff."
"A museum attendant told us the gallery would close in ten minutes."
"The car park attendant helped me find a free space near the entrance."
adj
1
Accompanying or resulting from something else, often problems that come along with a situation.
"The new policy brought with it several attendant complications."
"Living in a big city has its pleasures and the attendant noise."
"The attendant risks of the plan were never explained to the staff."
How to use attendant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a noun, someone employed to serve or assist; as an adjective, something that naturally comes along with something else.
Common pairings
flight attendant
parking attendant
attendant risks
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- Plural
- attendants
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Etymology
From Old French attendant, from the verb attendre — literally "one who attends."
Synonyms
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steward
usher
helper
aide
accompaniment
attender
attendee
meeter
concomitant
tender
ensuant
accompanying
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Rhymes for attendant
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What does “attendant” mean?
The word “attendant” means a person whose job is to help or serve people in a particular place, such as a parking lot or flight. In plain terms, as a noun, someone employed to serve or assist; as an adjective, something that naturally comes along with something else.
How do you pronounce “attendant”?
“Attendant” is pronounced uh-TEHN-duhnt (/əˈtɛndənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “attendant” in a sentence?
Here is “attendant” used in a sentence: “The flight attendant offered us drinks before takeoff.”
What is another word for “attendant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “attendant” include assistant.
What part of speech is “attendant”?
Depending on how it is used, “attendant” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “attendant” come from?
The word “attendant” comes from Old French. From Old French attendant, from the verb attendre — literally "one who attends.".
Is “attendant” a common word?
“Attendant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “attendant” have?
“Attendant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is to help or serve people in a particular place, such as a parking lot or flight.
What is the difference between an attendant and an assistant?
Both describe someone who helps or serves others, but "attendant" specifically implies a role tied to a particular place or service, such as a parking attendant or flight attendant. "Assistant" is broader and can refer to any helper, including in offices or personal roles, without that place-based association.
What does "attendant" mean as an adjective?
As an adjective, "attendant" describes something that accompanies or results from another situation, often problems that come along with it, as in "the attendant risks of the decision." This use is common in formal writing to introduce related consequences.
What are common examples of attendant jobs?
Common attendant roles include parking attendants, flight attendants, and event or venue attendants, all of whom help or serve people in a specific location. The word emphasizes a service role tied to a physical setting.
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