Pronunciation

/stjuːˈɛrɪd/

Definitions

• Noun: A female flight attendant on an airplane, responsible for passenger service and safety. Oxford
• Adjective: Referring to a female flight attendant. Merriam-Webster

Phrases

• “Meet the flight stewardess” to introduce a female airline attendant.
• “Onboard stewardess” to refer to the staff member during a flight.
• “Stewardess duties” encompass tasks performed by an airline attendant.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The stewardess carefully explained the safety procedures to all passengers.”
• Adjective: “The young stewardess was calm under pressure.”
• Verb: “The captain greeted the crew and the stewardesses before takeoff.”

Synonyms

• Air hostess
• Flight attendant (informal, includes both genders)
• Steward (male equivalent, but less common)
• Cabin crew member

Etymology

The word “stewardess” originated from the male term “steward,” which referred to attendants on ships and trains. The -ess ending was added to create a female-specific role. In modern times, “flight attendant” is a more gender-neutral term.