"Steerage" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Steerage" Meaning

The lower deck of an old-fashioned ship, where the cheapest class of passengers was accommodated.

Example: "The immigrants traveled in steerage aboard the ocean liner."

Synonyms: third-class, tourist class, economy class.

Antonym: first-class, cabin class.

"Steerage" Examples

Phrases:
+ Steerage class had some of the most unsanitary conditions on the ship.
+ Passengers in steerage were given separate treatment.
+ The cramped steerage quarters were only accessible via a staircase.
+ Those who traveled in steerage had very limited privileges.
+ The steerage section of the ship was often unsuited for families.