noun · neutral
steward
UK/ˈstjuːəd/US/ˈstuːərd/STEW·ard
a person who looks after passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train; or someone who manages property or an event
Examples
“The steward helped passengers stow their luggage in the overhead lockers.”
“As a steward of the festival, she coordinated volunteers and schedules.”
“Flight stewards must be trained in safety procedures.”
Band 8 sentence
“As steward of the project, she ensured budgets were adhered to and stakeholders informed.”
Collocations
- flight steward / cabin steward
- steward of (an event / organisation)
- be a good steward of resources
Word family
Common mistakes
The stewardess served the passenger.→The steward served the passenger.
He is steward of the festival.→He is the steward of the festival.
Say it for a higher band
5attendant→6flight attendant→7+steward
Synonyms
attendant
custodian
Easily confused
attendant
“The event attendant directed visitors to the registration desk.”
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