steward (ˈstjʊəd) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person who administers the property, house, finances, etc, of another |
| 2. | a person who manages the eating arrangements, staff, or service at a club, hotel, etc |
| 3. | a person who attends to passengers on an aircraft, ship or train |
| 4. | a mess attendant in a naval mess afloat or ashore |
| 5. | a person who helps to supervise some event or proceedings in an official capacity |
| 6. | short for shop steward |
| —vb | |
| 7. | to act or serve as a steward (of something) |
| [Old English stigweard, from stig hall (see | |
| 'stewardship | |
| —n | |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |