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stewardess

 

[ ˈstjuːərdəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on an airplane

A stewardess is a female flight attendant who is responsible for the comfort and safety of passengers during a flight. Stewardesses typically assist passengers with seating, serve meals and drinks, and provide information about safety procedures.

Synonyms

air hostess, flight attendant

Examples of usage

  • She greeted the passengers with a warm smile, just like a professional stewardess.
  • The stewardess demonstrated how to use the oxygen mask in case of emergency.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In the past, a stewardess was a female employee on a ship responsible for the care and welfare of passengers. The role of a stewardess has evolved over time to primarily refer to flight attendants on airplanes.

Synonyms

ship steward

Examples of usage

  • The stewardess on the Titanic played a crucial role in assisting passengers during the tragic sinking.
  • Back in the 1950s, stewardesses were required to meet strict height and weight requirements.

Translations

Translations of the word "stewardess" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aeromoça

🇮🇳 विमान परिचारिका

🇩🇪 Stewardess

🇮🇩 pramugari

🇺🇦 стюардеса

🇵🇱 stewardesa

🇯🇵 スチュワーデス

🇫🇷 hôtesse de l'air

🇪🇸 azafata

🇹🇷 hostes

🇰🇷 스튜어디스

🇸🇦 مضيفة طيران

🇨🇿 letuška

🇸🇰 letuška

🇨🇳 空姐

🇸🇮 steklenica

🇮🇸 flugfreyja

🇰🇿 бортсерік

🇬🇪 ბორტ-გამცილებელი

🇦🇿 stüardessa

🇲🇽 azafata

Word origin

The term 'stewardess' originated in the early 1900s and was initially used to describe female employees who provided care and service on ships. The role later transitioned to the aviation industry, where stewardesses became synonymous with female flight attendants. Over the years, the term has evolved to be more inclusive, and the job title 'flight attendant' is now commonly used for both men and women in the airline industry.

See also: stewardship.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,749, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.