houseguest

American  

[hous-gest] / ˈhaʊsˌgɛst /

noun

1. a person staying with a household as a guest for one night or longer.

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Etymology

Origin of houseguest

First recorded in 1920–25; house + guest

Example Sentences

“And Edward Ashton becoming a houseguest at Ashton Place is worrisome, true! But what happened to all the letters?”

From Literature

Plans had changed, unexpected houseguests had arrived, hosts had suddenly contracted malaria, dangerous tornadoes were expected—the excuses piled on.

From Literature

Luckily, a cold-snap hit that evening, and his houseguests were gone the next morning.

From The Wall Street Journal

But these smart assistants already feel less like high-maintenance houseguests and more like part of the family: They listen, learn and might even help find the missing dog.

From The Wall Street Journal

Imagine watching a television where an impolite houseguest holds the remote control and arbitrarily changes the channels.

From Salon