noun
Uncommon
steward
STYOO-uhd
Steward (noun) means someone who manages property, affairs, or resources on behalf of someone else. Example: “The estate steward oversaw the tenant farms.”
noun
1
Someone who manages property, affairs, or resources on behalf of someone else.
"The estate steward oversaw the tenant farms."
"As stewards of the land, we have a duty to protect it."
2
A flight attendant, especially a male one, or a similar attendant on a ship.
"The steward brought around drinks halfway through the flight."
verb
1
To manage or look after something responsibly.
"The charity stewards donations carefully to maximize impact."
How to use steward
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone entrusted with managing something on another's behalf, or a flight/ship attendant.
Common pairings
flight steward
steward the resources
shop steward
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Word forms
- Plural
- stewards
- Third person singular
- stewards
- Past tense
- stewarded
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Etymology
From Old English stigweard, combining stig ("hall" or "enclosure") with weard ("guardian"); the same root as "ward."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for steward
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What does “steward” mean?
The word “steward” means someone who manages property, affairs, or resources on behalf of someone else. In plain terms, someone entrusted with managing something on another's behalf, or a flight/ship attendant.
How do you pronounce “steward”?
“Steward” is pronounced STYOO-uhd (/ˈstu.ɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “steward” in a sentence?
Here is “steward” used in a sentence: “The estate steward oversaw the tenant farms.”
What part of speech is “steward”?
Depending on how it is used, “steward” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “steward” come from?
The word “steward” comes from Old English. From Old English stigweard, combining stig ("hall" or "enclosure") with weard ("guardian"); the same root as "ward.".
Is “steward” a common word?
“Steward” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “steward” have?
“Steward” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who manages property, affairs, or resources on behalf of someone else.
