stewart

[ˈstjʊət]

stewart Definition

  • 1a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; a steward
  • 2a house-servant who has charge of wines and the table
  • 3a person who supervises arrangements at a large event

Using stewart: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stewart" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The royal stewart was responsible for managing the king's estates.

  • Example

    The stewart was in charge of selecting the wine for the dinner party.

  • Example

    The wedding stewart made sure that everything went smoothly.

stewart Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with stewart

  • seneschal-stewart

    a high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or nobleman, responsible for domestic arrangements and the administration of servants

    Example

    The seneschal-stewart was responsible for managing the prince's household.

  • stewartship

    the position or office of a stewart

    Example

    He was appointed to the stewartship of the estate.

  • the highest-ranking official in the household of a Scottish monarch

    Example

    The chief stewart was responsible for managing the king's affairs.

Origins of stewart

from Old English 'stigweard', meaning 'house guardian'

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Summary: stewart in Brief

The term 'stewart' [ˈstjʊət] refers to a person who manages another's property or financial affairs, a house-servant who has charge of wines and the table, or a person who supervises arrangements at a large event. It extends into phrases like 'seneschal-stewart,' denoting a high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or nobleman, and 'chief stewart,' referring to the highest-ranking official in the household of a Scottish monarch.