stewardess
noun
a woman flight attendant.
stewardesses
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pluralof stewardess.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In 1963, eight stewardesses held a news conference in New York’s Commodore Hotel.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 29, 2022
Apart from captains and chief stewardesses, the majority of crew members arrive fresh each season, and are never seen again.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2020
“Catch Me If You Can” leans hard into ’60s chic, with an ensemble of Pan Am airline stewardesses and a variety-show orchestra on stage.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2019
"But it was feared that if one of the stewardesses didn't stay aboard, he may not let the passengers off in Denver."
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2019
The flight wasn’t full, so the stewardesses let it travel in a seat next to me, just like the pros do it.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
