flight

/flaɪt/
noun
  1. The act or process of flying through the air.
    • The invention of the airplane changed human flight forever.
    • The flight of the eagle was graceful and powerful.
    • During the flight, we saw beautiful clouds from the window.
  2. A journey made by an aircraft or spacecraft.
    • She booked a non-stop flight from New York to Los Angeles.
    • The flight attendant served drinks during the long flight.
    • Our flight to Paris was delayed by two hours.
  3. A set of stairs or steps between two floors or landings.
    • The apartment is on the third floor, so be ready for a long flight of steps.
    • He ran up a flight of stairs to catch the elevator.
    • She slipped on the top step of the flight and twisted her ankle.
  4. The act of running away or escaping from a dangerous situation.
    • The army was in full flight after losing the battle.
    • Her flight from the burning building was captured on video.
    • The sudden noise caused the deer to take flight into the woods.
  5. A group of birds or aircraft flying together.
    • A flight of geese flew overhead in a V formation.
    • The air show featured a flight of vintage warplanes.
    • We watched a flight of swallows darting across the sky.
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