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Definition steward in American English

steward noun

[countable] noun
/ˈstuərd/
1

a man whose job is to take care of the passengers on an airplane, train, or ship, especially serving them with food and drink

1.1

a man whose job is to provide food and drink in a club, college, etc.

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2

someone who takes care of something and protects it

Example

the steward of the club's funds

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3

someone who helps to organize people at an event such as a soccer game or a horse race

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4

someone whose job was to take care of a house or land for someone else in the past

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Definition steward in American English