Attendant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ə-ˈten-dənt/ at·ten·dant

Meaning & Definition of Attendant

Attendant (noun)

  1. one who attends another to perform a service; especially, an employee who waits on customers
  2. something that accompanies, concomitant
  3. attendee

Attendant (adjective)

  1. accompanying, waiting upon, or following in order to perform service
  2. accompanying or following as a consequence or result

Attendant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. coming as a result

    "dreaded the coming flu season and the attendant flood of school absences"

    similar: consequent, consequential, due (to), resultant
    related: accompanying, coincident, concomitant
    near: causal

  2. present at the same time and place

    "the movie stars' divorce and the attendant press coverage about it"

    similar: accompanying, attending, coexistent, coexisting, coincident, coincidental, concomitant, concurrent
    related: contemporaneous, contemporary, simultaneous, synchronous, associated, collateral, connected, linked, related, consequent, resultant, resulting, ensuing, following, subsequent, accidental, casual, chance, fluky, fortuitous, freak, incident, incidental
    near: unassociated, unconnected, unrelated

Attendant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy

    "let the hotel attendant help them with their bags"

    similar: companion, escort, guard, guide
    related: chaperone, squire, shadow, sidekick, conductor, leader, pilot, convoy, courier, honor guard, outrider

  2. something that is found along with something else

    "disease is the inevitable attendant of poor sanitation"

    similar: accompaniment, companion, concomitant, corollary, incident, obbligato
    related: accessory, adjunct, appendage, complement, supplement, counterpart, fellow, mate, consequence, follow-up, fixings, trimmings

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Attendant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Attendant:

consequent, consequential, due (to), resultant, accompanying, attending, coexistent, coexisting, coincident, coincidental, concomitant, concurrent, companion, escort, guard, guide, accompaniment, corollary, incident, obbligato

Related Words for Attendant

contemporaneous, contemporary, simultaneous, synchronous, associated, collateral, connected, linked, related, resulting, ensuing, following, subsequent, accidental, casual, chance, fluky, fortuitous, freak, incidental, chaperone, squire, shadow, sidekick, conductor, leader, pilot, convoy, courier, honor guard

Near Antonyms of Attendant

causal, unassociated, unconnected, unrelated

Origin & Etymology of Attendant

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Attendant

flight attendant

Frequently Asked Questions about Attendant

What does "Attendant" mean?

"Attendant" means one who attends another to perform a service; especially, an employee who waits on customers. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: one who attends another to perform a service; especially, an employee who waits on customers. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Attendant"?

Other words for "Attendant" include consequent, consequential, due (to), resultant, accompanying, attending, coexistent and coexisting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Attendant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Attendant"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Attendant". Common alternatives include consequent, consequential, due (to), resultant, accompanying, attending, coexistent, coexisting, coincident and coincidental.

How do you use "Attendant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Attendant" in a sentence: "dreaded the coming flu season and the attendant flood of school absences"; "the movie stars' divorce and the attendant press coverage about it"; "let the hotel attendant help them with their bags".

Is "Attendant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Attendant" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Attendant"?

"Attendant" is pronounced /ə-ˈten-dənt/ and divided into syllables as at·ten·dant.

What is the origin of the word "Attendant"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Attendant" meaning "coming as a result"?

When "Attendant" (adjective) means coming as a result, synonyms include consequent, consequential, due (to) and resultant.