houseguest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of houseguest
Example Sentences
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At that time, I was a houseguest at a technolibertarian’s lakeside home in Tahoe.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
To his exacting teen and preteen audience, “the Danish person,” as they disobligingly christen him, looks like the houseguest from hell.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Imagine watching a television where an impolite houseguest holds the remote control and arbitrarily changes the channels.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2024
But these wild animals might be more hungry than the average houseguest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2023
“Go help your mama and papa with the food. I've got plenty of stories to keep our houseguest entertained.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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