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stewardess Synonyms
Another word for stewardess
Choosing another word for stewardess depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A woman employed to look after and ensure the safety and comfort of passengers on a commercial aircraft, passenger ship, or train.
Usage Example
"Before the widespread adoption of gender-neutral job titles in the late twentieth century, a female cabin crew member was commonly called a flight attendant."
Strongest
flight attendant
air hostess
• noun (Context 2)
A female official or supervisor appointed to manage the domestic affairs, finances, or property of a large household, club, or institution.
Usage Example
"Historical records indicate that the manor employed a head housekeeper to oversee the kitchen staff and household provisions."
Strong
housekeeper
matron
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stewardess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stewardess