hostess
ˈhəʊstɪs
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Definition of hostess - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
hospitalitywoman receiving patrons in a restaurant
  • The hostess showed us to our table by the window.
attendant greeter receptionist
2.
homefemale host welcoming guests at home
  • The hostess greeted everyone with a warm smile.
lady of the house mistress
3.
transportationUSwoman who serves passengers on a plane or shipUS
  • The hostess offered drinks to the passengers during the flight..
flight attendant stewardess
4.
entertainmentRareUSpaid female companion in a clubRareUS
  • He spent the evening talking to a hostess at the club.
attendant companion escort
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Expressions with hostess

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act as the person who welcomes and entertains guests
She will play hostess at the dinner tonight.
bar where female staff entertain and patrons may pay for company
We went to a hostess bar after work.
woman steward ensuring passenger comfort
An air hostess offered drinks to the passengers.
female flight attendant on an airplane
The airline hostess greeted passengers with a warm smile.
woman who is outstanding at hosting and entertaining guests
She is the hostess with the mostest at every party.
mobile furniture keeping food hot for serving
The hostess trolley kept the dishes warm during the dinner.

Origin of hostess

Old French, hostesse (female host) + -

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australia
air hostess in Australia
outstanding hostess
woman who is outstanding at hosting and entertaining guests
entertainment
associated with a bar or club hostess
duties
related to the duties of a hostess

Examples of hostess in a sentence

  • A new hostess was hired for the evening shift.
  • As a hostess, she ensured everyone had drinks.
  • The hostess prepared a delightful dinner for her guests.
  • The hostess greeted each passenger with a warm smile.
  • A hostess on the cruise ship guided us to our cabins.
  • The hostess greeted everyone with a warm smile.

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  1. French:hôtesse, stewardess, ...
  2. German:Gastgeberin, Hausherrin, ...
  3. Italian:accoglitrice, padrona di casa, ...
  4. Spanish:anfitriona, azafata, ...
  5. Portuguese:anfitriã, dona da casa, ...
  6. Chinese:女招待, 女主人, ...
  7. Japanese:ホステス, 客室乗務員, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضِيفَة, مُضِيفَة جَوِّيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאָרַחַת, דַּיֶּלֶת, ...
  10. Russian:хозяйка, гостеприимная хозяйка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хостес, хазяйка, ...
  12. Hindi:होस्टेस, गृहस्वामिनी, ...
host
həʊst

Definition of host - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
event organizerperson who invites guests to an event
  • The host welcomed everyone warmly to the party..
master of ceremonies organizer
2.
technologyTECH.computer connected to a network providing resourcesTECH.
  • The host manages all the network's data.
node server

Verb

1.
event facilitationtr./intr.provide space and resources for a gatheringtr./intr.
  • They agreed to host the annual conference next year..
accommodate facilitate organize
2.
mediatr./intr.introduce and talk on a showtr./intr.
  • He hosts a popular morning radio show.
anchor emcee present
3.
technologytr./intr.TECH.run software for remote userstr./intr.TECH.
  • The server hosts multiple websites.
operate run
4.
informalintr.SlangUSleave a restaurant without payingintr.SlangUS
  • He tried to host the meal but got caught.
dine and dash skip out walk out
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Images of host

  • host: consecrated bread in Christian Eucharist
    consecrated bread in Christian Eucharist

Expressions with host

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large group of angels or celestial beings
The heavenly host sang praises in the night sky.
a large number of something
There are a host of reasons why this might happen.
person who is very welcoming and generous at social events
He is always the host with the most at parties.
indicates a large number or variety of things
There are a whole host of reasons to visit the museum.
host an important event or visitor
The city will play host to the annual conference.
country where an international event is held
Brazil was the host country for the 2016 Olympics.

Origin of host

Old French, hoste (guest)

Examples of host in a sentence

  • As the host, he ensured everyone was comfortable.
  • The host crashed during the update.
  • Each host requires a unique IP address.
  • The mosquito acts as a host for the malaria parasite.
  • In this ecosystem, the deer is a common host for ticks.
  • Tonight's host will interview the finalists.

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  1. French:hôte, accueillir, ...
  2. German:Gastgeber, veranstalten, ...
  3. Italian:ospitante, organizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:anfitriona, albergar, ...
  5. Portuguese:anfitrião, receber, ...
  6. Chinese:主人, 主办, ...
  7. Japanese:ホスト, 主催する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضِيف, اِسْتَضَافَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאָרְגֵן הַאֵירוּעַ, לְאָרֵחַ, ...
  10. Russian:хозяин, принимать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:господар, бути господарем, ...
  12. Hindi:मेज़बान, मेजबानी करना, ...
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