Stewart (en. Steward)

/stjuːərt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A cabin crew member responsible for the service and comfort of passengers.
The steward offered drinks to passengers during the flight.
Le steward a offert des boissons aux passagers pendant le vol.
A man in charge of managing a service in a transportation company.
The steward managed the operations on board the ferry.
Le steward a géré les opérations à bord du ferry.

Etymology

The word 'steward' comes from the Old English 'styward', meaning 'guardian of the lodging'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

air steward
A steward who works specifically on airplanes.
steward de l'air
cruise steward
A steward who works on a cruise ship.
steward de croisière

Related Words

hostess
A woman who provides service to passengers, often used to refer to a stewardess.
hôtesse
cabin crew
The entire staff on board the airplane, including stewards and hostesses.
cabin crew
onboard service
Services provided to passengers during a flight or a boat journey.
service à bord

Slang Meanings

A popular or well-liked steward among passengers.
This steward is a true 'starward' among travelers.
Ce steward est un vrai 'starward' parmi les voyageurs.
A steward who flirts with passengers.
Look at this steward, he is in 'flirtward' mode today!
Regarde ce steward, il est en mode 'flirtward' aujourd'hui !