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[ stoo-er-dis, styoo- ] / ˈstu ər dɪs, ˈstyu- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR stewardess ON THESAURUS.COM
nouna woman flight attendant. a woman who attends to the comfort of passengers on a ship, train, or bus. Origin of stewardess1625–35 for earlier sense “female steward”; 1930–35 for def. 1; steward + -ess usage note for stewardessSee -ess. Words nearby stewardessstevia, Stevin, Stevinus, stew, steward, stewardess, stewardship, Stewart, Stewart-Holmes sign, Stewart Island, Stewart, James Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for stewardessI have a conversation with one stewardess about our favorite places around the world. Join The Mile High (Dining) Club|Allison McNearney|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST The stewardess conferred with the captain,” Caro said, “and they found us this little hotel in Paris. ‘The Power Broker’ Turns 40: How Robert Caro Wrote a Masterpiece|Scott Porch|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST Reluctantly, the stewardess fetches the cord, and Willie finishes lashing the vintage Gibsons into position. Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST Willie signals to the stewardess that he needs some help with his tray. Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Irritably, he complies, but when the stewardess moves on, he reclines the chair again, muttering balefully under his breath. Stacks: Hitting the Note with the Allman Brothers Band|Grover Lewis|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST Rosemary was its stewardess—and that meant a very great deal. Gypsy Flight|Roy J. Snell At least the next thing of which she was aware was Aunt Caroline's loud whisper to the stewardess. Irma in Italy|Helen Leah Reed So, partly by laughing and partly by gentle determination, she brought her round, and favoured the escape of the stewardess. Bluebell|Mrs. George Croft Huddleston Then the St. Luke whistled five times, and the stewardess turned pale. Christopher and Columbus|Countess Elizabeth Von Arnim Captain Monk rang for the stewardess and gallantly escorted the lady to her door. Alias The Lone Wolf|Louis Joseph Vance
British Dictionary definitions for stewardess/ (ˈstjʊədɪs, ˌstjʊəˈdɛs) /
nouna woman who performs a steward's job on an aircraft or ship Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to stewardesshostess, waiter, flight attendant, waitress, host, porter, server, attendant, butler, servant, steward, carhop, maître d', maître d'hôtel, purser, stew, cabin attendant, skycap |