Definition of "attendant" in English

noun

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

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

2. A servant or valet.

3. (chiefly archaic) A visitor or caller; one who attends (is present at or regularly goes to) some event or place.

4. That which accompanies or follows.

5. (law) One who owes a duty or service to another.

adjective

1. Going with; associated; concomitant.

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

2. (law) Depending on, or owing duty or service to.

   • the widow attendant to the heir