stewardess

noun stew·ard·ess \ˈstü-ər-dəs, ˈstyü-; ˈst(y)u̇r-dəs\

: a woman whose job is to serve meals and take care of passengers on a train, airplane, or ship

Full Definition of STEWARDESS

: a woman who performs the duties of a steward; especially : one who attends passengers (as on an airplane)

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noun stew·ard·ess \ˈstü-ər-dəs, ˈstyü-\

: a woman who looks after passengers (as on an airplane or ship)

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