wine steward
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- noun
- /waɪn ˈstjuːərd/
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sumiller
- I'm also an excellent wine steward.
Examples
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As the meal began, the wine steward skillfully recommended a rich red to pair with the steak.
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I waited for the wine steward to leave before I continued.
Fiction book (2001) -
The wine steward stands at a station on which sit two bottles of champagne on ice.
Fiction book (2000) -
How's the wine?" The wine steward had reappeared and gave Jordan a taste of the wine.
Fiction book (1992) -
Our chef instructor had been the wine steward at Windows on the World, and he was always quite solemn as we discussed the wines, their different aromas and flavors, and how they would stand up to certain foods.
Blog text (21) -
The wine steward expertly poured a glass of Chardonnay for the guests at the table.
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Before serving the next course, the wine steward presented the wine selection to the diners.
Synonyms
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A person who serves wine and helps guests choose it in a restaurant
A person who serves and recommends wine to restaurant customers
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'wine steward' is directly derivable from 'wine' (the beverage) + 'steward' (a person who oversees or serves), i.e. a steward responsible for wine selection and service. This is a literal, compositional pattern (X steward = steward of X) that is common and easily understood by learners who know both constituents.
Etymology
Wine steward comes from old houses where one person looked after the family's wine cellar. The word steward meant someone who cared for and gave out supplies, so a wine steward is the person 'in charge of' choosing and serving wine in a restaurant or hotel.