noun
stewardess
styoo-uh-DEHS
Stewardess (noun) means a woman who works as a flight attendant, looking after passengers' comfort and safety. Example: “The stewardess handed out blankets to the passengers.”
noun
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A woman who works as a flight attendant, looking after passengers' comfort and safety.
"The stewardess handed out blankets to the passengers."
"She trained for months to become a stewardess."
How to use stewardess
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female flight attendant (an older term; "flight attendant" is now more common and gender-neutral).
When to use it
Considered somewhat dated; "flight attendant" is the standard modern term.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stewardesses, stewardii
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The _____ handed out blankets to the passengers.
Etymology
From steward plus the feminine suffix -ess.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “stewardess” mean?
The word “stewardess” means a woman who works as a flight attendant, looking after passengers' comfort and safety. In plain terms, a female flight attendant (an older term; "flight attendant" is now more common and gender-neutral).
How do you pronounce “stewardess”?
“Stewardess” is pronounced styoo-uh-DEHS (/ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “stewardess” in a sentence?
Here is “stewardess” used in a sentence: “The stewardess handed out blankets to the passengers.”
What is another word for “stewardess”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stewardess” include air-girl, air hostess, air stewardess, airline stewardess, cart tart and flight hostess.
What part of speech is “stewardess”?
“Stewardess” is a noun.
