hostess

host·ess

H0289600 (hō′stĭs)n.1. A woman who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.2. A woman who manages an inn or hotel.3. A woman who is the emcee or interviewer on a radio or television program.4. A woman who is employed to greet and assist patrons, as in a restaurant.5. A woman who is employed to dance with customers in a dance hall or nightclub. See Usage Note at -ess.

hostess

(ˈhəʊstɪs) n1. a woman acting as host2. a woman who receives and entertains patrons of a club, restaurant, etc3. (Aeronautics) See air hostess

host•ess

(ˈhoʊ stɪs)
n. 1. a woman who entertains guests in her own home or elsewhere. 2. a woman employed in a restaurant or the like to seat patrons. 3. a woman who acts as emcee, moderator, or interviewer for a television or radio program; host. 4. a woman employed by an airline or other carrier to see that passengers are comfortable throughout a trip. 5. a woman who manages a resort or hotel or who directs its social activities. 6. taxi dancer. v.t. 7. to be or serve as hostess to or at. v.i. 8. to perform the duties or functions of a hostess. [1250–1300; < Old French] usage: See -ess.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hostess - a woman host host - a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
	2.	hostess - a woman innkeeperinnkeeper, boniface, host - the owner or manager of an inn
	3.	hostess - a woman steward on an airplane air hostess, stewardessflight attendant, steward - an attendant on an airplane

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