stewardess
/ˌstjuːəˈdes/ · /ˌstuːərˈdes/
CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #3252 in the learning path
女乘务员；空姐
Definitions
n. an older term for a female aircraft or ship attendant
女乘务员；空姐
Example
My grandmother worked as a stewardess before becoming a teacher.
我祖母当教师之前做过空姐。
The replacement of stewardess with flight attendant reflects a broader shift towards gender-neutral language in professional settings.
用flight attendant替代stewardess，体现了职业场合用语向性别中立转变的更广泛趋势。
Collocations
- work as a stewardess
- airline stewardess
Word family
- steward (n.)
Synonyms
- flight attendant
Usage tip
较旧且限定女性；现代通常用flight attendant。
FAQ
- What does stewardess mean?
- an older term for a female aircraft or ship attendant
- How is stewardess pronounced?
- UK /ˌstjuːəˈdes/, US /ˌstuːərˈdes/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
