stewardess

noun

stew·​ard·​ess ˈstü-ər-dəs 

ˈstyü-;

ˈst(y)u̇r-dəs

: a woman who performs the duties of a steward

especially : one who attends passengers (as on an airplane)

Examples of stewardess in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The campy action comedy follows two train stewardesses who upgrade their shifts from the Stank Rail to the luxurious Glamazonian Express. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025

Soon, a stewardess appears carrying a tray holding glasses of champagne, water, and orange juice. —Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025

The untitled film follows best friends Tess and DeeDee, train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

Ditte Perschke, the youngest of three sisters from a small town in Denmark, studied Service & Hotel Management in Copenhagen before swapping hotels for the elite world of luxury yachts, working as a chief stewardess catering to the demands of high-profile owners. —Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stewardess

noun

stew·​ard·​ess ˈst(y)ü-ərd-əs 

ˈst(y)u̇(-ə)rd-

: a woman who does the job of a steward

especially : one who attends the needs of passengers (as on an airplane)