ENGLISH
REFERENCE

flight

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈfɫaɪt// UK //flˈaɪt// flight Archaic General-service

n. a journey made by flying in an airplane. You use this word to talk about traveling through the air from one place to another.

n. the act or instance of passing through the air by use of wings or an aircraft. Often used to refer to a scheduled commercial journey between two airports.


SIMPLE

My flight to London leaves at six in the morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline canceled our flight due to a heavy storm, so we had to stay at a hotel near the airport.

COMPLEX

Modern aviation technology has significantly reduced the duration of a trans-Atlantic flight, allowing passengers to cross the ocean in less than eight hours.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'take', 'catch', or 'book'.

Pitfall

I went to Paris by flightI went to Paris by planeWhen talking about the mode of transport, use 'by plane' or 'by air'; 'flight' refers to the specific journey.

Idioms2 entries

© 2026 English Reference