in-flight entertainment
/ɪnˈflaɪt ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
Meaning
This term refers to the entertainment options provided to passengers during a flight, such as movies, music, TV shows, and video games. It is commonly found on long-haul flights and can be accessed via seatback screens or personal devices. The tone is completely neutral and standard in travel contexts.
Examples
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The in-flight entertainment on this airline is amazing; they have all the latest movies.
The in-flight entertainment on this airline is amazing; they have all the latest movies.
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I usually download some podcasts in case the in-flight entertainment doesn't work.
I usually download some podcasts in case the in-flight entertainment doesn't work.
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Does this short flight offer any in-flight entertainment, or should I bring a book?
Does this short flight offer any in-flight entertainment, or should I bring a book?
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My kids were kept busy for hours thanks to the interactive games on the in-flight entertainment.
My kids were kept busy for hours thanks to the interactive games on the in-flight entertainment.
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The screen for my in-flight entertainment kept freezing, so the flight attendant had to reboot it.
The screen for my in-flight entertainment kept freezing, so the flight attendant had to reboot it.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I watched a movie on the flying entertainment.
✓ I watched a movie on the in-flight entertainment.
We use 'in-flight' to describe services provided during a flight, not 'flying' or 'on-flight'.
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✗ The plane has a great inside flight entertainment.
✓ The plane has a great in-flight entertainment system.
'Inside flight' is an incorrect literal translation. The standard compound adjective is 'in-flight'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I forgot my headphones, so I couldn't enjoy the ___.
💡 The movies and music provided on the plane.
Show answer
in-flight entertainment
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Does the airline charge extra to access their ___?
💡 The system that plays movies and games on board.
Show answer
in-flight entertainment