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Definition steward in British English

steward noun

[countable] noun
/ˈstjuːə(r)d/
1

a man whose job is to look after the passengers on a plane, train, or ship, especially serving them with food and drink

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aircrew air marshal air traffic control
1.1

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

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barista barmaid barman
2

someone who looks after something and protects it

Example

the steward of the club's funds

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precaution guardian protector
3

someone who helps to organize people at an event such as a football match, a race, or a wedding

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accomplice acolyte administrative assistant
4

someone whose job was to look after a house or land for someone else in the past

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alderman alderwoman apothecary
Definition steward in British English