noun
purser
PUR-suh
Purser (noun) means an officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for accounts, supplies, or passenger services. Example: “The ship's purser handled all the passengers' complaints.”
noun
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An officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for accounts, supplies, or passenger services.
"The ship's purser handled all the passengers' complaints."
How to use purser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crew member in charge of money, supplies, or passenger matters on a ship or plane.
Common pairings
ship's purser
chief purser
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Word forms
- Plural
- pursers
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Etymology
From purse plus the agent suffix -er, originally referring to someone who managed the ship's money.
Synonyms
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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.
