guest

adjective

UK /ɡest/

1
relating to guests
guest list:
Is she on the guest list for our wedding?
Synonyms and related words
Visitors and guests
guest
visitor
company
2
provided for guests to use
a set of guest towels
a TV in the guest lounge
Synonyms and related words
Visitors and guests
guest
visitor
company
3
appearing by invitation to perform at an event
a regular guest conductor with orchestras all over the world
guest star:
The show frequently features well-known guest stars.
guest speaker/lecturer:
Tonight’s guest speaker is Peter Bell.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe performers or performances
all-star
bankable
blinder

guest

adjective

US /ɡest/

1
provided for guests to use
a set of guest towels
a TV in the guest lounge
Synonyms and related words
Visitors and guests
guest
guest of honor
visitor
2
appearing by invitation to perform at an event
a regular guest conductor with orchestras all over the world
guest speaker/lecturer:
Tonight’s guest speaker is Peter Bell.
guest star:
The show frequently features well-known guest stars.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe performers or performances
all-star
bankable
blinder
3
relating to guests
guest list:
Is she on the guest list for our wedding?
Synonyms and related words
Visitors and guests
guest
guest of honor
visitor

guest

noun countable

UK /ɡest/

Word Forms

singular	guest
plural	guests

1
someone who you have invited to your home, for a party or a meal, or to stay the night
tips for getting rid of unwanted guests
We’ve got guests staying this weekend.
welcome/greet/receive a guest:
The President and his wife were in the hallway, greeting their dinner guests.
Synonyms and related words
People at parties and social events
invitee
host
hostess
Synonyms and related words
Visitors and guests
guest
visitor
company
See alsopaying guest
2
someone who has been invited to a party, meeting, or other event by the people organizing it
She was eager to mingle with the other party guests.
guest at:
He was a guest at our wedding.
guest of:
They were at the Festival as the guests of a Greek businessman.
invited guests:
The ceremony will take place before 10,000 invited VIP guests.
honoured/distinguished guests:
Welcome, Mr Prime Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Synonyms and related words
People at parties and social events
invitee
host
hostess
Synonyms and related words
Visitors and guests
guest
visitor
company
1. 2a
  someone who you invite to a restaurant, the theatre etc, and whose meal or ticket you pay for
  You’re here as my guest.
  Synonyms and related words
  Entertaining guests
  ask
  catering
  disinvite
2. 2b
  someone who you take with you to a club where you are a member
  Please would members remember to sign in all guests before using the pool.
  Synonyms and related words
  Group members and describing group members
  academician
  alumnus
  arriviste
3
someone who is paying to stay at a hotel or eat in a restaurant
the arriving/departing guests
There is live music to entertain guests.
hotel guest:
The indoor heated pool is free to hotel guests.
Synonyms and related words
Staying in a hotel or guest house
bookable
book in
booking
4
someone who appears on a television or radio show that they do not regularly appear on
our panel of celebrity guests
My first guest tonight is famous for both her singing and acting talent.
guest appearance:
The band agreed to make a guest appearance on his show.
Synonyms and related words
People who work in television and radio
anchor
anchorman
anchorwoman

phrases

be my guest

guest

noun countable

US /ɡest/

Word Forms

singular	guest
plural	guests

1
someone who you have invited to your home, for a party or a meal, or to stay the night
We have guests staying with us this weekend.
tips for getting rid of unwanted guests
welcome/greet/receive a guest:
The President and his wife were in the hallway, greeting their dinner guests.
paying guest (=someone who pays to stay in your home):
His parents also take in paying guests from time to time.
Synonyms and related words
People at parties and social events
invitee
host
hostess
Synonyms and related words
Visitors and guests
guest
guest of honor
visitor
2
someone who is paying to stay at a hotel or eat in a restaurant
There is live music to entertain guests.
the arriving/departing guests
hotel guest:
The indoor heated pool is free for hotel guests.
Synonyms and related words
Staying in a hotel or guest house
bookable
book in
booking
3
someone who appears on a television or radio show that they do not regularly appear on
My first guest tonight is famous for both her singing and acting talent.
our panel of celebrity guests
guest appearance:
The band agreed to make a guest appearance on his show.
Synonyms and related words
People who work in television and radio
anchor
anchorman
anchorwoman
4
someone who has been invited to a party, meeting, or other event by the people organizing it
She was eager to mingle with the other party guests.
guest at:
He was a guest at our wedding.
guest of:
They were at the Festival as the guests of a Greek businessman.
invited guests:
The ceremony will take place before 10,000 invited VIP guests.
honored/distinguished guests:
Welcome, Mr. President, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Synonyms and related words
People at parties and social events
invitee
host
hostess
Synonyms and related words
Visitors and guests
guest
guest of honor
visitor
1. 4a
  someone who you invite to a restaurant, the movies, etc., and whose meal or ticket you pay for
  You’re here as my guest.
  Synonyms and related words
  Entertaining guests
  ask
  catering
  disinvite
2. 4b
  someone who you take with you to a club where you are a member
  Please remember to sign in all guests.
  Synonyms and related words
  Group members and describing group members
  academician
  alumnus
  arriviste

phrases

be my guest

guest

verb intransitive

UK /ɡest/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	guest
he/she/it	guests
present participle	guesting
past tense	guested
past participle	guested

1
if a famous person guests on a television or radio show, they appear in it on a particular occasion because they have been invited to
Synonyms and related words
Presenting and working on television and radio programmes
anchor
bleep out
bring in
1. 1a
  if a famous person guests at a sports event or guests for a team, they play at the event or for the team
  Synonyms and related words
  To take part in a competition or game
  play
  race
  meet

guest

verb intransitive

US /ɡest/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	guest
he/she/it	guests
present participle	guesting
past tense	guested
past participle	guested

1
if a famous person guests on a television or radio show, they appear in it on a particular occasion because they have been invited to
Synonyms and related words
Presenting and working on television and radio programs
anchor
bleep out
bring in
1. 1a
  if a famous person guests at a sports event or guests for a team, they play at the event or for the team
  Synonyms and related words
  To take part in a competition or game
  play
  race
  meet

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