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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024host•ess /ˈhoʊstɪs/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a woman who is a host.
- a woman who is employed in a restaurant or the like to take guests to their seats.
- a woman working for an airline who sees to the passengers' comfort.
v. [~ + object] - to be or serve as hostess to or at:hostessing the party.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024host•ess (hō′stis),USA pronunciation n. - a woman who receives and entertains guests in her own home or elsewhere.
- a woman employed in a restaurant or place of amusement to receive, seat, or assist patrons.
- Show Businessa woman who acts as master of ceremonies, moderator, or interviewer for a television or radio program;
host. - a woman employed by an airline, railroad, bus company, etc., to see that passengers are comfortable throughout a trip, usually receiving and seating them, and sometimes serving them refreshments.
- a woman who manages a resort or hotel or who directs its social activities.
- Music and DanceSee taxi dancer.
v.t. - to be the hostess at (a reception, dinner, etc.):She will hostess a shower for the new bride.
- to act as hostess at, to, or for:She volunteered to hostess the garden club next season.
v.i. - to perform the duties or functions of a hostess.
- Old French. See host1, -ess
- Middle English (h)ostesse 1250–1300
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