Stewardess

Pronunciation: /ˈstjuːərdəs/

Definitions of stewardess

noun a woman who is employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train

Example Sentences

A1 The stewardess handed out drinks to the passengers.

A2 The stewardess demonstrated the safety procedures before takeoff.

B1 The stewardess was friendly and helpful throughout the flight.

B2 The experienced stewardess calmly handled the emergency situation on board.

C1 The stewardess's professionalism and expertise were evident in her interactions with passengers.

C2 The seasoned stewardess managed the cabin crew with efficiency and grace.

Examples of stewardess in a Sentence

formal The stewardess greeted each passenger with a warm smile as they boarded the plane.

informal The stewardess offered snacks and drinks to everyone on the flight.

slang Some people still mistakenly refer to a flight attendant as a 'stewardess'.

figurative She was the stewardess of the office, always making sure everything was running smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of stewardess

• past tense: served
• plural: stewardesses
• comparative: more stewardess
• superlative: most stewardess
• present tense: stewardess
• future tense: will stewardess
• perfect tense: have stewarded
• continuous tense: is stewardessing
• singular: stewardess
• positive degree: stewardess
• infinitive: to stewardess
• gerund: stewardessing
• participle: stewardessed

Origin and Evolution of stewardess

First Known Use: 1936 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'stewardess' originated from the combination of 'steward' and the feminine suffix '-ess'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to female flight attendants, the term 'stewardess' has evolved over time to become more gender-neutral, with 'flight attendant' now being the preferred term in the industry.