Stewardship is a noun that refers to the responsible overseeing of something.

Steward — a word of Old English origin — refers to someone responsible for managing or taking care of something. Our word of the day is a broader term that refers to the act of being a steward.

My only responsibility as the manager of the parking lots is to make sure it doesn’t get invaded by bears. I’m proud to say that after three years, we’ve had no bear sightings. When you get right down to it, the stewardship of a parking lot isn’t exactly a thrilling job.