Attendant
/əˈtɛndənt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person whose job is to assist or serve others.
/əˈtɛndənt/
A person who attends to someone or something.
The hotel attendant helped me with my luggage.
💡 Simply: Someone who helps others.
More Examples
A parking attendant directed me to an open space.
How It's Used
"The flight attendant offered me a drink."
"The patient was assigned a dedicated attendant."
Accompanying; present; associated.
/əˈtɛndənt/
Accompanying or associated with.
Attendant risks were high.
💡 Simply: Going along with; related to.
More Examples
The attendant noise was distracting.
How It's Used
"The attendant circumstances were difficult."
From Middle English *attendant*, from Old French *attendant*, present participle of *attendre* "to wait for, expect, await", from Vulgar Latin *attendere*, from Latin *ad-tendere* "to stretch towards, attend to".
Historically, 'attendant' was more frequently used in formal contexts, often referring to someone in a position of service or attendance to a noble.
Memory tip
Think 'attend' - they are attending to your needs.