stewardess

/ˌstjuːəˈdes/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstuːərdəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstü-ər-dəs ˈstyü-; ˈst(y)u̇r-dəs/ (ame, mw)

stewardess — noun

1. a woman whose job is to look after passengers and serve them food and drinks on

1.名詞B1
釋義

a woman whose job is to look after passengers and serve them food and drinks on an aeroplane.

例句

The stewardess demonstrated how to fasten the seat belt before takeoff.

demonstrate + how-to infinitive pattern

A young boy on the Tokyo flight asked the stewardess for a second bag of crackers.

同義詞
  • flight attendant

    the modern gender-neutral term used by airlines worldwide

  • cabin crew

    collective noun for all flight attendants on a plane; not used for an individual

  • air hostess

    chiefly British, less common today and slightly old-fashioned

用法筆記

The gender-neutral term 'flight attendant' has largely replaced 'stewardess' in the airline industry and is preferred in official contexts. 'Stewardess' is still commonly understood but may sound dated to younger speakers.

常見錯誤

❌The stewardess served drinks, then he helped a passenger with a blanket.
✅The stewardess served drinks, then she helped a passenger with a blanket.
💡'Stewardess' refers to a woman; use 'she' not 'he'.
❌My brother works as a stewardess on a long-haul flight.
✅My brother works as a steward on a long-haul flight.
💡'Stewardess' is feminine; use 'steward' or 'flight attendant' for a man.

2. a woman who attends to the comfort of passengers on a ship, ferry, or passenger

2.名詞B2
釋義

a woman who attends to the comfort of passengers on a ship, ferry, or passenger train — for example, by serving meals, cleaning cabins, or answering requests.

例句

The stewardess on the overnight ferry brought hot soup to passengers in the dining car.

on + [vessel type] — prepositional phrase specifying location

Mrs. Okonkwo rang the bell to call the stewardess to her cabin for more drinking water.

同義詞
  • cabin steward

    gender-neutral term for ship staff who clean and serve; used on most cruise lines today

  • steward

    the general term for a male or non-specific attendant on a ship or train

  • attendant

    formal, broader term covering different types of service staff

用法筆記

This sense is much less common than sense 1. On modern passenger ships, the term 'cabin steward' (for any gender) is typical; 'stewardess' is most often used to describe a historical or traditional role, especially on luxury liners or old-style passenger trains.

常見錯誤

❌The train stewardess asked to see my boarding pass before I got on the ship.
✅The train stewardess asked to see my ticket before I got on the train.
💡'Boarding pass' is for planes and ships; trains use 'ticket'. Use the right transport term.