Word
stewardess
Phoneticsstew·ardess
US/ˈstuɝdəs/
UK/stjˈuːədˌɛs/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a woman whose job is to look after passengers on a plane or a ship. People now usually say flight attendant instead.
n. a woman employed to attend to passengers on an aircraft or ship, serving food and ensuring safety. Now largely replaced by gender-neutral 'flight attendant'.
Examples
“The stewardess brings us drinks during the flight.”
“The stewardess showed the young boy to his seat and helped him fasten his seatbelt.”
“In old films the smiling stewardess became a symbol of glamorous air travel, long before airlines adopted the term flight attendant.”
Examples
simple
“The stewardess brings us drinks during the flight.”
contextual
“The stewardess showed the young boy to his seat and helped him fasten his seatbelt.”
complex
“In old films the smiling stewardess became a symbol of glamorous air travel, long before airlines adopted the term flight attendant.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “stewardess” in context.
Verb
01. ask stewardess
“You can ask the stewardess for water or juice.”
verb + noun
02. become stewardess
“She wants to become a stewardess after she finishes college.”
verb + noun
03. call stewardess
“Press the button to call the stewardess if you need help.”
verb + noun
04. stewardess announces
“The stewardess announced that we were about to land.”
noun + verb
05. stewardess serves
“The stewardess served drinks and snacks during the flight.”
noun + verb
06. stewardess smiles
“The stewardess smiles and asks if we need anything.”
noun + verb
Adjective
07. experienced stewardess
“An experienced stewardess explained the safety rules clearly.”
adj + noun
08. friendly stewardess
“The friendly stewardess helped us find our seats quickly.”
adj + noun
09. helpful stewardess
“A helpful stewardess brought a blanket for my child.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. career as stewardess
“After training, she started her career as a stewardess.”
noun + prep + noun
11. job as stewardess
“She got a job as a stewardess with a large airline.”
noun + prep + noun
12. ask the stewardess for help
“If you feel sick, ask the stewardess for help.”
Real-World Examples
“Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.” “The Soviets, meanwhile, tried using agents disguised as airline stewardesses to lure Sukarno, a leading voice in the Non-Aligned Movement, to their side.” Etymology
From steward + -ess (feminine suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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