Stewardess

/ˈstjuː.ər.dəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A female flight attendant who is responsible for the comfort and safety of passengers on an aircraft.

The stewardess greeted us with a warm smile as we boarded the plane.

A woman who supervises the serving of food and drinks on a passenger ship or in a similar setting.

The stewardess on the cruise ship helped us with our dinner reservations.

An attendant who assists with the management and provision of services in a public setting, such as a theater.

The stewardess in the theater directed us to our seats and offered us refreshments.

The word stewardess is derived from 'steward,' which comes from the Old English 'stiward,' meaning 'house guardian.'

Airborne stewardess

A humorous term for a flight attendant.

Flight safety demonstration

The presentation provided by the stewardess regarding safety procedures.

In-flight service

The meal and beverage service performed by stewardesses during a flight.

steward

A person who manages or looks after something, often referring to a male equivalent of stewardess.

hospitality

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, often involving workers like stewardesses.

Sky waitress

The passengers often referred to the stewardess as the sky waitress during the flight.

Mile-high hostess

She was known as the mile-high hostess because of her friendly service on flights.