steward

Someone employed to look after another person’s property or affairs.

• The steward managed the estate.
• She asked her steward to check the accounts.
• The king trusted his steward with the household’s affairs.

How to use it: steward of something (He was appointed steward of the royal estate.)

Similar words: manager, caretaker

Common phrases: estate steward, household steward, steward of something

A man whose job is to help passengers and serve food and drinks on an aircraft.

• The steward brought us water.
• A steward helped him find his seat.
• The airline hired two new stewards.

Similar words: flight attendant, air steward

Common phrases: airline steward, flight steward, cabin steward

Someone who manages the money of an organization, especially a church.

• The church steward checked the accounts.
• Our steward records all donations.
• Two stewards manage the circuit’s finances.

Similar words: treasurer, financial officer

Common phrases: church steward, circuit steward, financial steward