Definitions of hostess [ˈhoʊ stɪs]

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Definition of 'hostess'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) hostess
a woman who entertains guests in her own home or elsewhere.

2.  hostess
a woman employed in a restaurant or the like to seat patrons.

3.  hostess
a woman who acts as emcee, moderator, or interviewer for a television or radio program; host.

4.  hostess
a woman employed by an airline or other carrier to see that passengers are comfortable throughout a trip.

5.  hostess
a woman who manages a resort or hotel or who directs its social activities.

6.  hostess
taxi dancer.

7. (v.t.) hostess
to be or serve as hostess to or at.

8. (v.i.) hostess
to perform the duties or functions of a hostess.

Etymology: (1250–1300; < OF)

Definition of 'hostess'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) hostess
a woman host

2. (noun) hostess
a woman innkeeper

3. (noun) stewardess, air hostess, hostess
a woman steward on an airplane

Definition of 'hostess'

Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary

1. (noun) hostess
a female host of a special occasion or visit
***a charming hostess

Definition of 'hostess'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) hostess
a female host; a woman who hospitably entertains guests at her house

2. (noun) hostess
a woman who entertains guests for compensation; a female innkeeper

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