air stewardess

English

Noun

air stewardess (plural air stewardesses)

(Malaysia, Singapore, aviation) A female flight attendant

Usage notes

Although widely used in Malaysia and Singapore, this term is dated and offensive in the U.S. as it is regarded as sexist.

Synonyms

(United Kingdom) air hostess

Hypernyms

(United States) flight attendant (male or female)

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