The Open Dictionary

steerage

noun

UK/ˈstɪə.rɪdʒ/
US/ˈstɪr.ɪdʒ/

Definitions of steerage noun

  1. Uncountable

    In historical contexts, the section of a passenger ship where travelers with the lowest-priced tickets were accommodated.

    • Many immigrants arrived in this country by way of steerage.

    • They chose tickets in steerage due to their limited budget.

    • The steerage section on the ship was typically crowded and basic.