stewardess
Translation
stewardess, flight attendant
Examples
The stewardess served drinks to the passengers.
The stewardess served drinks to the passengers.
She worked as a stewardess for ten years.
She worked as a stewardess for ten years.
Grammar Patterns
a stewardess - a female flight attendant. The stewardess served drinks to the passengers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flight attendant, air hostess, cabin crew
Etymology
From 'steward' (an attendant) + the feminine suffix '-ess'.
Memory Tips
A female 'steward' on a plane. Note that 'flight attendant' is the more modern, gender-neutral term.