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steerage

[steer-ij] / ˈstɪər ɪdʒ /


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One of these days, you’ll meet a friend at the airport and they’ll see you enjoying your glass of champagne in first class when they’re bustling their way into steerage.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

If Miranda Priestly can get thrown in steerage, we’re all screwed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

It’s like traveling in steerage on the Titanic.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

Her job doesn’t allow for remote work, and she said she didn’t want to subject her large dog to the steerage of an airplane.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Frederick came first, quickly followed by Rosa and the children, who traveled in steerage.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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