C1nounrelationshipsfood
US/ˈhoʊ.stəs/
UK/ˈhəʊ.stəs/
a woman who invites guests and looks after them, or a woman who greets customers at a restaurant
In context
The hostess welcomed every guest at the door with a smile.
The hostess at the restaurant showed us to a table by the window.
As a hostess, she always made sure no one was left alone at the party.
Words that go with hostess
adjective + noun
- good hostessShe is known as a good hostess who never lets a glass stay empty.
- gracious hostessShe was a gracious hostess to everyone.
noun + noun
- restaurant hostessThe restaurant hostess checked our reservation.
- hostess giftWe brought a bottle of wine as a hostess gift.
- air hostessMy aunt worked as an air hostess for ten years.