flight
UK: flaɪt | US: flaɪt
n. the action or process of flying through the air
n. a journey made by air, especially in an aircraft
n. the act of fleeing or running away from danger
n. a group of birds or aircraft flying together
n. a series of steps between floors in a building
The word "flight" originates from Old English flyht, derived from the Proto-Germanic root fleugan (to fly). The morpheme fl- preserves the core meaning of flying, while -ight (a variant of -t, a noun-forming suffix) indicates the action or result. Over time, the word expanded semantically to include escaping (fleeing) and collective movement (e.g., birds), reflecting the logical connection between speed, air travel, and evasion.
The eagle soared high in its majestic flight.
Our flight to Tokyo was delayed by bad weather.
The thief took flight when he heard the police siren.
A flight of geese passed overhead in perfect formation.
She climbed the narrow flight of stairs to her apartment.