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steward

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstuɝd// UK //stjˈuːəd// stew·ard Archaic

n. someone whose job is to look after people on a ship, plane, or train. They make sure passengers are safe and have what they need during the journey.

n. a person employed to manage the provision of food and services for passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train. In modern contexts, the term often refers to an official who manages large public events or a person responsible for the careful management of resources.


SIMPLE

The steward showed the passengers to their seats on the ship.

CONTEXTUAL

During the music festival, a steward directed the crowd toward the emergency exits to prevent overcrowding.

COMPLEX

Environmentalists argue that we must act as responsible stewards of the planet's natural resources to ensure the survival of future generations.

Synonyms
Origin

From steward.

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