purser
1 synonym for purser, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for accounts, supplies, or passenger services.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use purser
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ship's purser
chief purser
Etymology
From purse plus the agent suffix -er, originally referring to someone who managed the ship's money.
Full origin of purser →Frequently asked questions
What does “purser” mean?
The word “purser” means an officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for accounts, supplies, or passenger services. In plain terms, a crew member in charge of money, supplies, or passenger matters on a ship or plane.
How do you pronounce “purser”?
“Purser” is pronounced PUR-suh (/ˈpɝsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “purser” in a sentence?
Here is “purser” used in a sentence: “The ship's purser handled all the passengers' complaints.”
What part of speech is “purser”?
“Purser” is a noun.
