attendant

//əˈtɛndənt//
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Noun

attendantSingular
attendantsPlural
1

A person employed to provide a service to the public in a particular place, such as a parking lot, museum, or gas station.

The parking lot attendant helped us find a space.

2

A person who assists or waits on someone, especially in a formal or professional capacity.

The queen's attendants helped her prepare for the ceremony.

3

A person who is present at an event or gathering.

All attendants at the conference received a welcome package.

Adjective

1

Accompanying or associated with something as a circumstance or result.

The economic growth brought attendant problems such as pollution and traffic congestion.

2

Occurring with or as a consequence of something.

The company faced financial difficulties and attendant job losses.