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Flight: meaning, definitions and examples

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flight

 

[ flaɪt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

air travel

A journey made through the air, especially in an airplane.

Synonyms

journey, trip, voyage

Examples of usage

  • The flight from New York to London was long but comfortable.
  • She booked a last-minute flight to Paris for the weekend.
  • We had to catch a connecting flight in Atlanta.
Context #2 | Noun

movement of flying animals

The action or process of flying by birds, bats, or other creatures.

Synonyms

glide, soar, wing

Examples of usage

  • The flight of the eagle was a majestic sight.
  • The migration flight of the monarch butterflies is a natural wonder.
Context #3 | Verb

escape or run away

To run away, especially from danger or unpleasantness.

Synonyms

escape, flee, run away

Examples of usage

  • The prisoner managed to flight from the jail undetected.
  • She decided to flight from her toxic relationship.

Translations

Translations of the word "flight" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voo

🇮🇳 उड़ान

🇩🇪 Flug

🇮🇩 penerbangan

🇺🇦 політ

🇵🇱 lot

🇯🇵 フライト

🇫🇷 vol

🇪🇸 vuelo

🇹🇷 uçuş

🇰🇷 비행

🇸🇦 رحلة طيران

🇨🇿 let

🇸🇰 let

🇨🇳 飞行

🇸🇮 let

🇮🇸 flug

🇰🇿 ұшу

🇬🇪 ფრენა

🇦🇿 uçuş

🇲🇽 vuelo

Etymology

The word 'flight' originated from the Old English word 'flyht', which is derived from the Germanic root 'fleugan' meaning 'to fly'. The term has been used for centuries to describe the act of air travel as well as the movement of flying animals. Over time, 'flight' has become synonymous with journey, escape, and freedom. Today, it continues to be a common term in aviation and nature studies.

See also: fly, flyer, flying, flyover.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,168, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.