Meaning & use
purser
An officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for finances, records, and passenger services.
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The purser announced the safety instructions before the cruise ship departed the harbor.
Passengers with special dietary needs were asked to speak with the purser.
A note on using this word
Purser originally referred to the keeper of a ship's purse or funds, now expanded to include general passenger service duties.
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