steward
steward Lexical Profile
steward Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person or organization responsible for managing, protecting, or caring for something, such as property, financial affairs, or natural resources.
"Indigenous communities have acted as careful stewards of these forests for generations."
A person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train and bring them meals.
"The cabin steward greeted the passengers warmly as they boarded the cruise ship."
An official appointed to supervise arrangements, maintain order, or enforce rules at a large public event, such as a sporting match, race, or exhibition.
"The race stewards reviewed the video footage before penalizing the driver for an unsafe overtake."
A union representative elected by fellow workers to represent their interests in dealings with management (often called a shop steward).
"She spoke with her union steward regarding the recent changes to overtime pay."
• verb
To manage, supervise, or look after (property, resources, or an organization) responsibly.
"The foundation was established to steward the endowment for future scholarship recipients."
British To act as an official attendant or supervisor at (a public event, race, or gathering).
"Over a hundred volunteers were recruited to steward the charity marathon."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old English 'stiward', a compound of 'stig' (hall, pen, or part of a house) and 'weard' (ward or keeper), originally referring to an official who managed a noble household.