hostess

UK
/ˈhəʊstəs/
US
/ˈhoʊstəs/

Translations

hostessnoun
hostesses
pl
UK
/ˈhəʊstəs/
US
/ˈhoʊstəs/
The hostess welcomed us warmly into her home.
Хозяйка тепло приветствовала нас в своем доме.
The hostess served drinks to the passengers on the flight.
Стюардесса подавала напитки пассажирам на рейсе.
The hostess of the show introduced the next guest.
Ведущая шоу представила следующего гостя.
Additional translations
принимающая сторона
гостеприимная хозяйка
Synonyms
hostessverb
hostessed
Past Simple
hostessed
Past Participle
hostessing
Gerund
UK
/ˈhəʊstɪs/
US
/ˈhoʊstɪs/
Occasionally used as a verb meaning "to act as a hostess".
hostessadjective
Used only attributively before another noun (e.g., "hostess gift"); not normally gradable.

Definitions

hostessnoun
A woman who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.
The hostess greeted each guest with a warm smile as they arrived at the party.
A woman employed in a restaurant or similar establishment to welcome and seat customers.
The hostess showed us to our table and handed us the menus.
A woman who presents a television or radio program.
The hostess of the morning show kept the audience engaged with her lively commentary.
A female flight attendant.
The air hostess demonstrated how to fasten the seat belt.
hostessverb
To receive or entertain guests in the role of a hostess.
She agreed to hostess the charity dinner on Saturday.
hostessadjective
Intended for or relating to a hostess.
They brought a hostess gift of wine and flowers.