hostess
/'houstis/
Definition
- Noun:
- A woman who receives or entertains guests: A female host, especially one who welcomes and provides for visitors in her home or at a social event.
- A woman who manages an inn, hotel, or similar establishment: A female innkeeper or proprietor.
- A female flight attendant: A woman employed to look after the comfort and safety of passengers on an aircraft.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She was a gracious hostess at the dinner party.
- The hostess of the bed and breakfast greeted us warmly at the door.
- The hostess demonstrated the safety procedures before takeoff.
Advanced Usage
- "To play hostess": To act as a female host.
- My sister will play hostess while I am away.
Variants and Related Words
- Host (n): A person, especially a man, who receives or entertains guests. (e.g., )
- Air hostess (n): An older term for a female flight attendant. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Entertainer: A person who provides hospitality to guests.
- Innkeeper: A person who manages an inn.
- Flight attendant: A member of an aircraft crew who attends to passengers.
Related Phrases
- Hostess with the mostest: (Idiom) A female host who is exceptionally good at entertaining and making guests feel welcome.
- Her parties are legendary; she's the hostess with the mostest.
Noun
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a woman steward on an airplane
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a woman innkeeper
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a woman host
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