Meaning
Attendant has two main uses:
- Noun – a person who serves or helps others in a particular role (e.g., flight attendant, parking attendant).
- Adjective – occurring with or as a result of something (e.g., the risks attendant on the job).
Grammar and Usage
- As a noun: countable. Refers to someone who attends to the needs of others. Structure: attendant + of/on/at (optional, depending on context).
- As an adjective: usually used before a noun, meaning "related to" or "accompanying". Structure: attendant + noun (e.g., attendant problems, attendant risks).
Common Phrases
- Flight attendant – a person who takes care of passengers on an airplane.
- Parking attendant – a person who manages parking spaces or helps drivers park.
- Restroom attendant – a person employed to maintain and assist in restrooms.
- Attendant circumstances – conditions that accompany a situation.
- Attendant risks/problems – risks or problems that come with something.
Collocations
- flight attendant
- parking attendant
- attendant care
- attendant risks
- attendant circumstances
Examples
- The flight attendant helped the passengers find their seats.
- A parking attendant directed me to an empty space.
- The event had several attendants ready to assist the guests.
- The new job offers high pay but also comes with attendant stress.
- Police considered the attendant circumstances before making an arrest.
- The hotel provides attendant services for its guests.
- He became a restroom attendant at a luxury hotel.
- Success often brings attendant responsibilities.
- An attendant nurse was always present during the procedure.
- The risks attendant on mountain climbing should not be underestimated.
Synonyms or Related
- Noun: helper, assistant, steward, caretaker, server.
- Adjective: accompanying, associated, connected, linked.