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

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

stewardesses plural, stewardii plural

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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.

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