steerage

[US]/ˈstɪərɪdʒ/
[UK]/ˈstɪrɪdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of steering or controlling a vehicle; the part of a ship providing accommodations for passengers with the lowest fares; management or direction
Word Forms
Pluralsteerages

Phrases & Collocations

steerage ticket

steerage class

steerage passengers

steerage accommodation

steerage area

steerage rates

steerage conditions

steerage travel

steerage line

steerage space

Example Sentences

many immigrants traveled in steerage during the early 20th century.

steerage was the cheapest way to cross the atlantic.

passengers in steerage often faced difficult conditions.

steerage accommodations were cramped and uncomfortable.

many stories of hardship come from those who traveled in steerage.

steerage tickets were often sold at a discount.

life in steerage was a shared experience for many families.

steerage travel was common among poorer immigrants.

conditions in steerage improved over the decades.

steerage provided a way for many to start anew in america.

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