English · Word Candidate

attendant

/əˈtɛndənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: attendants

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One who attends; one who works with or watches over someone or something.

Noun

Give your keys to the parking attendants and they will park your car for you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A servant or valet.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Going with; associated; concomitant.

Adjective

They promoted him to supervisor, with all the attendant responsibilities and privileges.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Depending on, or owing duty or service to.

Adjective

the widow attendant to the heir

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “attendant” mean?

One who attends; one who works with or watches over someone or something.

Is “attendant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.