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hostess
[ hoh-stis ]
/ ˈhoʊ stɪs /
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noun
verb (used with object)
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.
verb (used without object)
to perform the duties or functions of a hostess.
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usage note for hostess
See -ess.
OTHER WORDS FROM hostess
hostess-ship, nounWords nearby hostess
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British Dictionary definitions for hostess
hostess
/ (ˈhəʊstɪs) /
noun
a woman acting as host
a woman who receives and entertains patrons of a club, restaurant, etc
See air hostess
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