steward
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🇺🇸
/ˈstuːərd/
🇬🇧
/ˈstjuːəd/
manager or caretaker
Etymology
'steward' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stiweard,' where 'sti-' meant 'house' and 'weard' meant 'guardian.'
'stiweard' transformed into the Middle English word 'steward,' and eventually became the modern English word 'steward.'
Initially, it meant 'house guardian,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'manager or caretaker.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.
The steward of the estate ensured everything was in order.
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Noun 2
an employee on a ship, airplane, bus, or train who waits on and is responsible for the comfort of passengers, takes orders for or distributes food, etc.
The steward served drinks to the passengers during the flight.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 13:38