De stewardess
Example: De stewardess helpt passagiers aan boord van het vliegtuig.
Definition
"De stewardess" refers to a female flight attendant who assists passengers on board an airplane, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the flight. She plays a key role in providing customer service and handling emergencies during air travel.
Etymology
The word "de stewardess" combines 'steward,' derived from Old English 'stigweard' meaning 'house guardian,' with the feminine suffix '-ess,' indicating a female role. Originally, stewards managed household affairs, but the term evolved in the 20th century to denote airline attendants. Did you know? The term 'stewardess' is becoming less common, replaced by the gender-neutral 'flight attendant.'
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"De stewardess" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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