🇬🇧🇪🇸 steward - mayordomo : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "steward" ("mayordomo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A steward is someone whose job is to look after people and things. On an airplane, a steward (or flight attendant) helps passengers, serves food, and makes sure everyone is safe. On a ship, a steward takes care of passengers and their rooms. A steward can also be someone in charge of managing things, like taking care of a big house, an event, or even nature. Basically, a steward is the person who makes sure everything runs smoothly.
I told the airplane steward I was a VIP. He gave me an extra napkin.
The steward said, “Let me know if you need anything!” I asked for a pony. He did not deliver.
I told the flight steward I was scared of flying, and he said, “Me too, but don’t tell the pilot.”
The ship’s steward told me to stay calm, but I panicked when I saw the dinner menu had broccoli.
I asked the steward for a snack, and he gave me exactly three peanuts.
A steward on the ferry notices a sleeping child. The steward lifts the blanket, hums softly, and carries the child to a worried woman. Another steward clears a narrow aisle, smiling, while the first steward places the child safely by his mother. Passengers clap; the steward breathes out and smiles, glad the small crisis is over.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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