flight
Flight (noun) means a journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places. Example: “Our flight to Madrid leaves at six in the morning.”
How to use flight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly an aircraft trip; also used for a set of stairs, the act of flying, or a tasting sample of drinks.
Don't confuse "flight" (running away, from flee) with the unrelated sense of flying — they share spelling history but different modern feels.
Word forms
more flight comparative, flighted past tense, flights plural, flights plural, flights singular, most flight superlative
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Our _____ to Madrid leaves at six in the morning.
Etymology
From Old English flyht ("flight"), related to fleogan ("to fly"). The "running away" sense comes from the same root as "flee."
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What does “flight” mean?
The word “flight” means a journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places. In plain terms, most commonly an aircraft trip; also used for a set of stairs, the act of flying, or a tasting sample of drinks.
How do you pronounce “flight”?
“Flight” is pronounced FLYT (/ˈflaɪ̯t/ in IPA).
How do you use “flight” in a sentence?
Here is “flight” used in a sentence: “Our flight to Madrid leaves at six in the morning.”
What part of speech is “flight”?
“Flight” is a noun.
Where does the word “flight” come from?
The word “flight” comes from Old English. From Old English flyht ("flight"), related to fleogan ("to fly"). The "running away" sense comes from the same root as "flee.".
Is “flight” a common word?
“Flight” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “flight” have?
“Flight” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
What is the difference between a direct flight and a nonstop flight?
A nonstop flight goes straight from origin to destination with no stops. A direct flight may land once or more along the way, but keeps the same flight number and usually the same aircraft, so you do not change planes. Travellers often assume "direct" means no stops, but only "nonstop" guarantees that.
What are the different meanings of flight?
Besides an aircraft journey, "flight" means the act or ability of flying, as with birds or planes. It can name a set of stairs between floors — a flight of steps. It also means fleeing from danger, as in "fight or flight." A flight of birds is a group flying together.
What is the difference between a flight and a plane?
A plane, or aircraft, is the physical vehicle that flies. A flight is the journey it makes — a scheduled trip from one airport to another, identified by a flight number. One plane operates many flights in a day. You board a plane, but you book a flight and catch a flight.
What are the types of flights?
Flights are grouped in several ways. By route, they are domestic or international. By stops, they are nonstop, direct, or connecting. By service, they range across economy, premium economy, business, and first class. There are also scheduled flights on fixed timetables and charter flights booked for a specific group or purpose.
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