Steerage
noun
The cheapest area on a ship where passengers lived.
Many immigrants travelled to America in the steerage because it was affordable.
Often appears as...
- travel in steerage
- steerage passenger
Usage tips
Historical
noun
The action or procedure of steering a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
The steerage of the vessel required a skilled captain.
Often appears as...
- good steerage
- sail steerage
Usage tips
Maritime,Aeronautics
noun
The cheapest area on a ship where passengers lived.
Many immigrants travelled to America in the steerage because it was affordable.
Often appears as...
- travel in steerage
- steerage passenger
Usage tips
Historical
noun
The action or procedure of steering a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
The steerage of the vessel required a skilled captain.
Often appears as...
- good steerage
- sail steerage
Usage tips
Maritime,Aeronautics
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is outdated and was mainly used to describe low-cost ship accommodation, so use it in historical or period contexts.
In the 1900s, steerage was overcrowded with hopeful immigrants.
Pro Tip 2/3Socioeconomic Connotation
Steerage is associated with poverty and the struggles of early immigrants, implying a humble or difficult journey.
Her grandparents began their life in America after a long voyage in steerage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In literature and film, steerage is often depicted as the lower class lifestyle aboard ships, contrasting with luxury above deck.
Jack and Rose's forbidden romance began in the steerage decks of the Titanic.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is outdated and was mainly used to describe low-cost ship accommodation, so use it in historical or period contexts.
In the 1900s, steerage was overcrowded with hopeful immigrants.
Pro Tip 2/3Socioeconomic Connotation
Steerage is associated with poverty and the struggles of early immigrants, implying a humble or difficult journey.
Her grandparents began their life in America after a long voyage in steerage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In literature and film, steerage is often depicted as the lower class lifestyle aboard ships, contrasting with luxury above deck.
Jack and Rose's forbidden romance began in the steerage decks of the Titanic.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is outdated and was mainly used to describe low-cost ship accommodation, so use it in historical or period contexts.
In the 1900s, steerage was overcrowded with hopeful immigrants.
Pro Tip 2/3Socioeconomic Connotation
Steerage is associated with poverty and the struggles of early immigrants, implying a humble or difficult journey.
Her grandparents began their life in America after a long voyage in steerage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In literature and film, steerage is often depicted as the lower class lifestyle aboard ships, contrasting with luxury above deck.
Jack and Rose's forbidden romance began in the steerage decks of the Titanic.
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How Twitter needs to...
This is possibly unfair, but I woke up the other night with this picture of how I found I was thinking about you and the situation, that we're on this great voyage with you on this ship called the "Twittanic" -- and there are people on board in steerage
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How Twitter needs to...
This is possibly unfair, but I woke up the other night with this picture of how I found I was thinking about you and the situation, that we're on this great voyage with you on this ship called the "Twittanic" -- and there are people on board in steerage
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Kitty Kelley
American Journalist
The difference between authorized and unauthorized biographies is the difference between riding in carriage or squatting in steerage.
Quote examples
Kitty Kelley
American Journalist
The difference between authorized and unauthorized biographies is the difference between riding in carriage or squatting in steerage.
Example 1 of 1
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