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steward
[ stoo-erd, styoo- ]
noun
- a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.
- a person who has charge of the household of another, buying or obtaining food, directing the servants, etc.
- an employee who has charge of the table, wine, servants, etc., in a club, restaurant, or the like.
- a person who attends to the domestic concerns of persons on board a vessel, as in overseeing maids and waiters.
- an employee on a ship, train, or bus who waits on and is responsible for the comfort of passengers, takes orders for or distributes food, etc.
- a flight attendant.
- a person appointed by an organization or group to supervise the affairs of that group at certain functions.
- U.S. Navy. a petty officer in charge of officer's quarters and mess.
verb (used with object)
- to act as steward of; manage.
verb (used without object)
- to act or serve as steward.
steward
/ ˈʊə /
noun
- a person who administers the property, house, finances, etc, of another
- a person who manages the eating arrangements, staff, or service at a club, hotel, etc
- a person who attends to passengers on an aircraft, ship or train
- a mess attendant in a naval mess afloat or ashore
- a person who helps to supervise some event or proceedings in an official capacity
- short for shop steward
verb
- to act or serve as a steward (of something)
Derived Forms
- ˈٱɲˌ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٱa· noun
- ܲd·ٱa noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of steward1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of steward1
Example Sentences
Norris complained that Verstappen ran him off the track, but the stewards decided the move was legitimate and took no action.
Marathon organisers have asked that motorists please follow the traffic diversion signs and take direction from stewards.
He was gaining on Norris and set to resume the lead until the accident between Alonso and Lawson, which will be investigated by stewards after the race.
He called those attending the ceremony "stewards of history, heritage and humanity."
The committee said the mayor should conduct a full review of pinch points and there should be strict guidance for the number of stewards required across the carnival.
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