house guest

Thân thiện

A house guest unpacks their suitcase in the spare bedroom.

Definition

Noun: A person who is invited to stay in someone's home for a period of time, typically receiving hospitality and accommodation.

Usage

This term specifically refers to a visitor who is provided lodging within the host's private residence. It implies a temporary stay and a social relationship between the host and the guest.

Examples

• We are preparing the spare room for our house guest who arrives tomorrow.
• Having a house guest for a week requires some extra planning for meals and activities.
• She was a delightful house guest, always offering to help with the chores.

Advanced Usage

• Extended stay: The term can imply a stay of several days or more, distinguishing it from a visitor who comes just for a meal or an evening.
  • After the conference, he remained in the city as a house guest of a colleague for a few more days.
• Implied hospitality: The role of a house guest often involves a mutual understanding of social norms, such as respecting the host's home and schedule.
  • A good house guest always sends a thank-you note after their visit.

Variants and Related Words

• Houseguest (noun): A common alternative spelling, written as one word.
• Guest (noun): A more general term for a person receiving hospitality, which may not involve overnight lodging (e.g., a dinner guest).
• Visitor (noun): A general term for someone who visits a place or person.

Synonyms

• Lodger
• Visitor
• Company (informal, as in "we have company")

Antonyms

• Host
• Resident
• Permanent tenant

Related Phrases

• To have someone stay over: A more informal way to describe hosting a house guest.
  • We often have friends stay over on the weekend.
• To put someone up: To provide someone with a place to stay temporarily.
  • Can you put me up for a couple of nights while I'm in town?

Học thuật

Noun

1. a guest entertained in your house

Từ đồng nghĩa

• houseguest