Flight Definition
flight
noun
- a formation of aircraft in flight
- an instance of traveling by air; "flying was still an exciting adventure for him"
- a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next
- the act of escaping physically; "he made his escape from the mental hospital"; "the canary escaped from its cage"; "his flight was an indication of his guilt"
- an air force unit smaller than a squadron
- passing above and beyond ordinary bounds; "a flight of fancy"; "flights of rhetoric"; "flights of imagination"
- the path followed by an object moving through space
- a flock of flying birds
- a scheduled trip by plane between designated airports; "I took the noon flight to Chicago"
verb
- shoot a bird in flight
- fly in a flock; "flighting wild geese"
- decorate with feathers; "fledge an arrow"
"Flight" in song lyrics
See how flight is used in real songs:
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"And you just might take flight"
1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop -
"Cause I'm off the red eye flight"
2nd II None f/ AMG, DJ Quik — Up in Da Club -
"You see I couldn't go out, lettin' the ones take flight"
2nd II None — Y?
Words that rhyme with flight
Usage tips for "flight"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "flight" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for flight to find words that pair well.