attendants Definition
- 1a person who is present at an event or situation, especially one who is employed to provide a service
- 2a person employed to look after passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train
Using attendants: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attendants" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The wedding had several attendants to help with the preparations.
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The flight attendants were very helpful during the long flight.
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The train attendant helped me find my seat and store my luggage.
attendants Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with attendants
Example
The parking attendant directed me to an empty spot.
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The flight attendant brought me a blanket and pillow for the long flight.
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The train attendant helped me with my luggage and showed me to my seat.
Origins of attendants
from Old French 'atendant', meaning 'one who waits upon'
Summary: attendants in Brief
An 'attendant' [uh-ten-duhnts] is a person who is present at an event or situation, especially one who is employed to provide a service. It can also refer to a person employed to look after passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train. Examples include wedding attendants, flight attendants, and train attendants. Synonyms include 'assistant,' 'servant,' and 'helper.'
