houseguest
Definition
Noun: A person who is invited to stay in someone's home for a period of time, typically for social reasons, as a visitor and recipient of hospitality.
Usage
The word "houseguest" specifically refers to a visitor who resides temporarily in the host's private residence. It implies a more extended or overnight stay compared to a general visitor who might just come for a meal or a few hours. The relationship is typically social and personal.
Examples
- We have houseguests from out of town staying with us for the weekend.
- Being a good houseguest means cleaning up after yourself.
- She prepared the spare room for her upcoming houseguest.
Advanced Usage
- "To play the houseguest": To adopt the role or behavior of a houseguest, often implying a degree of formality or adherence to social expectations during a stay.
- He knew how to play the perfect houseguest, always offering to help with the dishes.
Variants and Related Words
- Guest (n): A more general term for a person who is invited to visit or stay somewhere. A houseguest is a specific type of guest.
- Host (n): The person who entertains the houseguest.
Synonyms
- Visitor
- Lodger (though this can imply a more formal, sometimes paying arrangement)
- Company (informal, as in "we have company")
Antonyms
- Host
- Resident
- Permanent tenant
Related Phrases
- To entertain houseguests: To host and provide for visitors in one's home.
- They love to entertain houseguests during the summer.
- To have houseguests: To be hosting visitors in one's home.
- We can't go out; we have houseguests.
Noun
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a guest entertained in your house
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