guest1 nounguest2 adjectiveguest3 verb
guestguest1 /ɡest/ ●●● S3 W2 noun [countable] 
WORD ORIGINguest1
Origin:
1200-1300 Old Norse gestrEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a dinner guest
- a wedding guest
- After the wedding, the couple staged a huge reception for over 250 guests.
- All three of you are on the guest list, of course.
- Among the guests was the television presenter Jo Everton.
- Are we allowed to bring a guest?
- I'm really busy - I'm expecting guests this weekend.
- Just put the presents in the guest room for now.
- Lily poured her guest a glass of sherry.
- Now you and Anna are our guests this evening, all right?
- Police evacuated hotel guests after staff received a bomb threat.
- She felt she had to stay in and entertain her guests.
- The hotel bar is for guests only.
- The hotel takes very good care of its guests.
- This year's guest of honour will be the novelist Margaret Attwood.
- We're having guests this weekend.
- We had guests over Christmas - three of them stayed until the New Year.
- We had a couple of guests for the weekend.
- We have guests staying with us this week.
- We want our guests from Asia to feel welcome.
- A guest requests that you accept a jewel box and a bundle of notes for safe-keeping.
- But everybody was friendly, and the Rosses separated and mingled with the guests.
- Mr Salter wins one week as the personal guest of Robert Mondavi at one of California's wineries.
- Sometime before the guests were due to arrive, Mark went down to the cellar to bring up the wine.
- The party, with some 200 guests, disintegrated into a melee that ultimately involved more than 100 people.
- The same way we change the jokes and we change the guests, we need to change the look of the show.
- With his personal guests who were important to him or his state, Kim was a stickler for detail.
THESAURUS
someone who buys goods or services from a shop or company: · Customers were waiting for the shop to open.· The bank is one of our biggest customers.
someone who pays for a service from a professional person or company: · He has a meeting with one of his clients.· The company buys and sells shares on behalf of their clients
someone who goes to the shops looking for things to buy: · The streets were full of Christmas shoppers.
someone who pays to stay in a hotel: · Guests must leave their rooms by 10 am.
formal a customer of a particular shop, restaurant, or hotel – usually written on signs: · The notice said ‘Parking for Patrons Only’.
someone who is getting medical treatment from a doctor, or in a hospital: · He is a patient of Dr Williams.
anyone who buys goods or uses services – used when considering these people as a group who have particular rights, needs, or behaviour: · Consumers are demanding more environmentally-friendly products.· the rights of the consumer· The law is designed to protect consumers who buy goods on the Internet.
the number of people who want to buy a product, or the type of people who want to buy it: · The market for organic food is growing all the time.· a magazine aimed at the youth market
formal the type of customers that a particular shop, restaurant etc gets: · The hotel has a very upmarket clientele.· They have a wealthy international clientele.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who you invite someone who is staying at your home, or who has come to your party, wedding etc because you invited them: · We have guests staying with us this week.· a wedding guest· Are we allowed to bring a guest?guest list (=a list of the people who have been invited to a party): · All three of you are on the guest list, of course.guest room (=a room in your house where guests can sleep): · Just put the presents in the guest room for now.
what you say to give permission · "Can I watch TV?" "Sure, go ahead."go right ahead · "Is it OK if I eat the last apple?" "Go right ahead."go ahead and do something · If you want to take a shower, just go ahead and take one.
when someone asks you if they can use something, especially something that belongs to you: · "Is it all right if I call my parents?" "Be my guest."· "Do you mind if I sit here?'' "Be my guest."
when you want someone to do what they want without feeling that they need to ask you first: · "I hope you don't mind if I use your phone." "Of course not. Feel free."feel free to do something: · Please feel free to stop me and ask questions whenever you like.
when you want someone to take what they want, especially food or drink: · "Is there any beer left?" "Sure, help yourself."help yourself to something: · Help yourself to coffee and cake.
spoken use this as a friendly way of telling someone they can do something: · "Can I take some more casserole?" "Of course!"· "Do you mind of I sit here?" "Of course you can."
the people at a party the person who invites people to a party and provides them with food and drink: · I was intrigued to learn that our Chinese host had spent many years in Chicago.
a woman who invites people to a party and provides them with food and drink: · Pam, you've been a great hostess - thank you.
someone who goes to a party: · Lily poured her guest a glass of sherry.· After the wedding, the couple staged a huge reception for over 250 guests.guest of honourBritish /guest of honor American (=the most important guest at a party): · This year's guest of honour will be the novelist Margaret Attwood.
also party crasher American someone who goes to a party that they have not been invited to: · Lee says the damage was caused by a couple of unknown gatecrashers.
someone who is staying in a hotel or someone's house someone who is staying with friends or relatives or at a hotel: · The hotel bar is for guests only.· I'm really busy - I'm expecting guests this weekend.· Police evacuated hotel guests after staff received a bomb threat.have a guest (=have someone staying with you at your home as a guest): · We had guests over Christmas - three of them stayed until the New Year.
British someone who pays rent to live in a room in someone else's house: · Are you still looking for a lodger?· This young lady's our new lodger.have a lodger/have somebody as a lodger: · We had lodgers all through the war, most of them evacuees.take in a lodger (=start having a lodger in your home): · If you're having trouble paying your mortgage, consider taking in a lodger or at least renting out a room.
someone who visits someone else · We have nowhere for visitors to sleep at the moment as the spare room is being decorated.· Colette offered her visitor a glass of wine.· I've been asked to show some important visitors round the department.
someone who you have invited to visit you at your home: · You're not supposed to do the dishes -- you're a guest.· Among the guests was the television presenter Jo Everton.· She felt she had to stay in and entertain her guests.have a guest: · We had a couple of guests for the weekend.
especially British someone who you do not know who visits you at home for a short time: · I don't seem to have many callers these days.· When answering the door, always check the identity of callers.
if you have company , visitors etc someone is visiting you in your home: · I didn't realise you had company, I'll call back tomorrow.· There's a surprise waiting for you at home - we have unexpected guests.
WORD SETSacrobat, nounact, verbacting, nounactor, nounactress, nounagent, nounarena, nounbig name, nounbill, nounblack comedy, nounbook, verbcast, nouncasting, nounclown, nouncomedian, nouncomedienne, nouncomedy, nouncomic, nouncompany, nounconcert hall, nounconjure, verbconjurer, nounconjuring, nounconservatoire, nounconservatory, nouncontortionist, noundisplay, noundouble act, nounduo, nounemcee, nounenact, verbencore, nounentertainer, nounentertainment, nounfestival, nounfinale, nounfirst night, nounfool, noungala, noungrand finale, nounguest, nounham, nounheadline, verbheartthrob, nounhigh wire, nounhypnotist, nounimpersonator, nounimpresario, nouninterlude, nounintermission, nouninterpret, verbinterpretation, nounintro, nounlive, adjectivemagic, nounmagician, nounmagic wand, nounmajorette, nounmanager, nounmask, nounmatinée, nounmatinée idol, nounmegastar, nounmime, nounminstrel, nounnarration, nounopening night, nounPA, nounpart, nounperform, verbperformance, nounperformer, nounpresentation, nounprincipal, nounproducer, nounprogramme, nounprompt, verbprompt, nounpublic, nounpunchline, nounraconteur, nounrecast, verbrecitation, nounrehearsal, nounrehearse, verbrepertoire, nounreprise, nounringside, nounroadshow, nounrole-play, nounsafety net, nounshow business, nounshowgirl, nounshow-stopping, adjectivesketch, nounslapstick, nounsleight of hand, nounsmash hit, nounsnake charmer, nounsold out, adjectiveson et lumière, nounstand-up, adjectivestand-up, nounstar, verbstooge, nounstraight man, nounstripper, nounstriptease, nounsuperstar, nountattoo, nountightrope, nountour, nountroubadour, nountroupe, nountumbler, nounventriloquist, nounvirtuoso, nounwooden, adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meanings 1 & 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + guest
I was treated like an honored guest. She isn’t well enough to receive visitors yet. a guest spot on ‘The Tonight Show’
· The prime minister was one of the main guests at the event.
(=one who is given special respect and treatment)· They were the honoured guests of the Queen at the Royal Garden Party.
(=one who has done something that people respect or admire)· Many distinguished guests were invited to the opening ceremony.
· How much meat do I need to buy for 15 dinner guests?
· We need to send out invitations to all the wedding guests.
(=someone who is staying in your house)· There was a constant stream of house guests at their country estate.
· Celebrations continued with a dinner for 100 invited guests.
(=someone who is not really a guest, and whom you do not want at an event)· Security guards were employed to keep out unwelcome guests.
· She was surprised when an uninvited guest turned up at the door.
· The Johnsons were regular guests at Eric’s house in Notting Hill.
guest + NOUN (=a list of the people invited to an event)· The guest list included many friends from his university days.
(=one who is invited to an event from another organization, university etc)· The guest speaker at the conference was Dr. Kim.
phrases (=the most important guest)· The senator was guest of honour at a reception held at the American Embassy.
verbs· The guests were invited to a dinner at his country house.
· Roger was busy greeting the guests as they arrived.
(=have guests at your house or another place for a meal or party)· Their garden is a wonderful place to entertain guests.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=an appearance by a famous person on a TV show or at a musical event, in addition to the people who usually take part)· He made several guest appearances on the show in the 1960s.
· The dinner guests began arriving at about seven o'clock.
I was treated like an honored guest.· Hotel guests have free use of the gym and pool.
(=a list of people invited somewhere)· the guest list for the wedding reception
She isn’t well enough to receive visitors yet.· The guest speaker will be the Secretary of State for Health.
a guest spot on ‘The Tonight Show’· All the wedding guests laughed.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Nor did the other guests seem to suspect anything.· Members are invited to bring wives or husbands and other guests.· Jehana had completed her remarks while there was still noise to cover her more explicit comments, but other guests had not.· It's the other guests who need your attention.· The platform party mingled with the other guests before all sat down to an excellent table buffet luncheon.· When Richard had gone she sat watching the other guests.· Surely Tom would have rejoined the other guests and forgotten all about her by now?
· Yarnspinning with special guest Jack McCann.· A Friday show for service members' families, the handicapped and special guests also is planned.· One top name special guest band has yet to be announced, completing the line-up at.· A special guest yesterday was Tenaya Becker, a great-granddaughter of Robert Daley, who settled the property in 1869.· Prince Charles will be a special guest at the exhibition.· Musically, he was heading for a standard, slightly throw-away show, when the first special guest appeared.· More than 200 special guests gathered for a dinner nearby.
NOUN· Yet during his Saturday night guest appearance Julio Bocca danced the ballet with a heroic degree of conviction.· Graham Kelly should be putting his own house in order, not making guest appearances in the witness box.· The late mezzo-soprano Jan DeGaetani makes a guest appearance in these 1973 sessions.· Vary the programme with humour, audio-visual devices, music, movement, colour, question and answer sessions, guest appearances.· High spot of the concert was a guest appearance by top pop band Shakatak.
· Two of the three guest bedrooms are en suite.· He was still asleep in the guest bedroom each morning I woke up, breakfasted, and went to school.· She and two of the Aussies then proceeded to the next floor where guest bedrooms were to be found.· Midge and Stevie had moved into the guest bedroom.· The principal guest bedroom features fleur de lys wallpaper specially designed to be in keeping with the period the castle was built.· Above: View from the guest bedroom, of Ray Talbot's split-level pool.· There are two guest bedrooms each decorated in a country house style with dark wood furniture.
· Meredith speculated whether or not her dinner guest would go to her funeral.· They stared down at his dinner guests.· Another thing he did was picture himself and his wife in the drawing room receiving dinner guests.· The dinner guest arrived early and came marching into the kitchen to inspect the proceedings, under the guise of offering assistance.· After his appointment to the Supreme Court in 1939, he was a frequent dinner guest at Dumbarton Avenue.· Ben Elissar shared the landmark diplomatic twist with dinner guests last Friday.
· This obviously includes a good awareness of the demands and requirements of the hotel guests.· It was still too early for the hotel guests to be up and about.· That would have hotel guests from one tower looking into the rooms of the other, he said.· Two people had been killed, a waitress and a hotel guest, and five injured.· The beautiful grounds at Aldwark Manor are open to all hotel guests.· The golf course is open to hotel guests and members of the public.· Procedures are also available to log hotel guest room changes.
· After the party the house guests came downstairs to eat under the arcaded edge of a courtyard.· One teensy hope she held on to was that a workman or a house guest had left the pot there.· All of the wealthy families had house guests and almost every farmhouse and cottage had arranged to have lodgers.· And tomorrow I would like you to come and be my house guest in Hampshire.· At her first Balmoral when she stayed with her sister Jane, the Parker-Bowles were prominent among the house guests.· Noise was already filtering through from the lounge and the veranda, where the house guests had gathered.
· There were endless party guest lists, with Daine's name - and certain others - circled.· Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., also was on the guest list.· Take time working out your guest list.· But the plan had been changed, and the guest list had expanded.· The numbers were limited to thirty-five, and Marie and a committee including Picasso arranged the guest list.· The guest list was heavily Hollywood.· When the invitations for the wedding were sent out, Walter was not on the guest list.· Presumably the Democratic National Committee checked the guest list with due diligence as to foreign corporate connections.
· She now has three guest rooms and is full for much of the year.· Alice kept a gown, robe, toothbrush and other accessories in the private guest room for such times.· Rex rampant, I thought later in their guest room.· In the renovation, guest rooms were enlarged, with the total count falling to 194 from its pre-closing 253.· I fetch another from the guest room.· We removed our gear from our bikes and were ushered into their guest room.· The system provides instantaneous online guest room security control.· They can move to the guest room.
· They formed the bedrock of the college's Black Student Society, which regularly invited guest speakers and performers.· Most people tend to have a high expectation of a guest speaker of your reputation.· The guest speaker was the Playgroup Adviser for the Borough.· Every Tuesday a guest speaker from the community came in to talk about a particular aspect of the law.· The monthly meetings include discussions of Club business, talks by guest speakers and vendor presentations.· Prince Charles, in his capacity as president of the charity Business in the Community, was to be the guest speaker.· The Committee organises an interesting programme which includes visits to science exhibitions and talks by guest speakers.
· Leaders of Latino rights organizations said they would accept an amnesty plan only if it also gives broader protections to guest workers.· Richard Pombo, R-Calif., who sponsored the guest worker amendment, said the current program involves too much red tape.
VERB· When Park appeared in public, guests were required to be in their places an hour before he appeared.
· They were evidently able to spend unlimited roubles on receiving and entertaining guests from the West.· She also loved to entertain guests at the farmhouse or socialize at dinner out in the community.· In truth no expense will be spared to royally entertain the guests on board the Champagne Orient Express.· There is live music to entertain guests several evenings a week.· Now what more can he do to pass the evening pleasantly, and entertain his guests?· Baron Ferdinand wanted to house his fine collections and have somewhere to entertain his guests.· What are you thinking of, entertaining guests here in your revolting lair?· He was in residence mainly only at weekends, but entertained no guests.
· Constance detected a change in the atmosphere as Giancarlo excused himself and walked down the steps to greet his last guest.· Some of us would join my parents to greet guests.· Always greet the guest warmly by name and say something pleasant, never argue or contradict, and avoid controversial conversation.· His hostess was beginning to wilt as she greeted the guests who, by now, were queuing half-way up the grand staircase.· Minnie greets guests, signs autographs and poses for photos by her house.· He didn't as a rule greet all his guests, but this was different.
· They formed the bedrock of the college's Black Student Society, which regularly invited guest speakers and performers.· When I was their invited guest, I was asked not to visit with her.· A number of important customers were invited as guests of the company.· If he takes her back to his place, it will mean he has invited other guests.· These are your invited guests, Atlanta, not army troops.
· The system provides instantaneous online guest room security control.· The seamless integration of office, retail and hotel environments provides tenants and guests with maximum flexibility and enjoyment at one address.· Twice a week, a piano bar provides entertainment for guests in the evening.· After supper there were always some musical items provided by supposedly talented guests, and I remember once being requested to recite.· Just 24 pictures taken inside by a prison officer on film provided by the guests, will record the nuptials.
· Not for nothing had this little procession presented the air of a party setting out to receive guests.· They were evidently able to spend unlimited roubles on receiving and entertaining guests from the West.· Since December 1989 President Havel as head of state had visited 23 countries and had officially received 140 foreign guests.· Sell accommodation. 2. Receive and welcome guests. 3.· Example 3 An urgent message is received for a guest, Mrs Jones.· Another thing he did was picture himself and his wife in the drawing room receiving dinner guests.· However, Mr Kagan having been invited, courtesy demanded that he should be received as a guest ought to be received.
· Left to right:,, and. Welcome welcomed the guests on behalf of,, and.· Resident proprietors welcome guests back year after year.· All will welcome you or your guests, but startle intruders.· It was my privilege and honour, as trustee of the fund, to welcome the guests and chair the proceedings.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1at an event someone who is invited to an event or special occasion: - "Could I use your phone?" "Be my guest."
- "Do you mind if I sit here?'' "Be my guest.''
- "Is it all right if I call my parents?" "Be my guest."
- For the moment you are my guest.
- Oh, hell, be my guest.
- You were my guest, remember?
- Catherine's lively grandma Zeta, 84, right, surprised guests too.
a banquet for 250 distinguished guestsas somebody’s guest You are here as my guests.dinner/wedding etc guests Most of the wedding guests had left. Among the invited guests were Jerry Brown and Elihu Harris. The actress was guest of honour (=the most important guest) at the launch. I’ve nearly finished the guest list for the wedding.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually talk about having friends/people over (for a meal, short visit etc) or having friends/people to stay rather than saying that they have guests:· We’re having some people over for dinner this evening.2in a house someone you have invited to stay in your home for a short time: We have guests staying right now. → house guest3in a hotel someone who is paying to stay in a hotel: Use of the sauna is free to guests.► see thesaurus at customer4on a show someone famous who is invited to take part in a show, concert etc, in addition to those who usually take part: We have some great guests for you tonight. Fontaine appeared as a guest on the show.5be my guest spoken used to give someone permission to do what they have asked to do: ‘Do you mind if I look at your notes?’ ‘Be my guest.’COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + guestthe main/chief/principal guest· The prime minister was one of the main guests at the event.an honoured guest (=one who is given special respect and treatment)· They were the honoured guests of the Queen at the Royal Garden Party.a distinguished guest (=one who has done something that people respect or admire)· Many distinguished guests were invited to the opening ceremony.dinner guests· How much meat do I need to buy for 15 dinner guests?wedding guests· We need to send out invitations to all the wedding guests.a house guest (=someone who is staying in your house)· There was a constant stream of house guests at their country estate.invited guests· Celebrations continued with a dinner for 100 invited guests.an unwelcome guest (=someone who is not really a guest, and whom you do not want at an event)· Security guards were employed to keep out unwelcome guests.an uninvited guest· She was surprised when an uninvited guest turned up at the door.a regular/frequent guest· The Johnsons were regular guests at Eric’s house in Notting Hill.guest + NOUNthe guest list (=a list of the people invited to an event)· The guest list included many friends from his university days.a guest speaker/lecturer (=one who is invited to an event from another organization, university etc)· The guest speaker at the conference was Dr. Kim.phrasesthe guest of honour (=the most important guest)· The senator was guest of honour at a reception held at the American Embassy.verbsinvite a guest· The guests were invited to a dinner at his country house.greet the guests· Roger was busy greeting the guests as they arrived.entertain guests (=have guests at your house or another place for a meal or party)· Their garden is a wonderful place to entertain guests.guest1 nounguest2 adjectiveguest3 verb
guestguest2 adjective [only before noun] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- guest towels
- the guest room
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY He will make a special guest appearance on next week’s show.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I was treated like an honored guest. She isn’t well enough to receive visitors yet. a guest spot on ‘The Tonight Show’
He will make a special guest appearance on next week’s show. (=an appearance by a famous person on a TV show or at a musical event, in addition to the people who usually take part)· He made several guest appearances on the show in the 1960s.
· The dinner guests began arriving at about seven o'clock.
I was treated like an honored guest.· Hotel guests have free use of the gym and pool.
(=a list of people invited somewhere)· the guest list for the wedding reception
She isn’t well enough to receive visitors yet.· The guest speaker will be the Secretary of State for Health.
a guest spot on ‘The Tonight Show’· All the wedding guests laughed.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1for guests to use: - Catherine's lively grandma Zeta, 84, right, surprised guests too.
He was still asleep in the guest bedroom.2a guest star, speaker etc is someone famous or important who is invited to take part in an event, in addition to the people who usually take part: Camfield was lucky in getting Cage and Rampling as guest stars. He will make a special guest appearance on next week’s show.guest1 nounguest2 adjectiveguest3 verb
guestguest3 verb [intransitive] VERB TABLE
guest
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | guest |
| he, she, it | guests | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | guested |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have guested |
| he, she, it | has guested | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had guested |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will guest |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have guested |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am guesting |
| he, she, it | is guesting | |
| you, we, they | are guesting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was guesting |
| you, we, they | were guesting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been guesting |
| he, she, it | has been guesting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been guesting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be guesting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been guesting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Pearl Bailey also guested on a special for Bob Hope.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES I was treated like an honored guest. She isn’t well enough to receive visitors yet. a guest spot on ‘The Tonight Show’
(=an appearance by a famous person on a TV show or at a musical event, in addition to the people who usually take part)· He made several guest appearances on the show in the 1960s.
· The dinner guests began arriving at about seven o'clock.
I was treated like an honored guest.· Hotel guests have free use of the gym and pool.
(=a list of people invited somewhere)· the guest list for the wedding reception
She isn’t well enough to receive visitors yet.· The guest speaker will be the Secretary of State for Health.
a guest spot on ‘The Tonight Show’· All the wedding guests laughed.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
to take part in a show, concert etc as a guestguest on- Catherine's lively grandma Zeta, 84, right, surprised guests too.
She guested on a comedy show last year.