hostesses

host·ess

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hoh-stis]
- /ˈhoʊ stɪs/
- /ˈhəʊ.stes/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-stis]
- /ˈhoʊ stɪs/

Definitions of hostesses word

noun hostesses a woman who receives and entertains guests in her own home or elsewhere. 1
noun hostesses a woman employed in a restaurant or place of amusement to receive, seat, or assist patrons. 1
noun hostesses a woman who acts as master of ceremonies, moderator, or interviewer for a television or radio program; host. 1
noun hostesses a woman employed by an airline, railroad, bus company, etc., to see that passengers are comfortable throughout a trip, usually receiving and seating them, and sometimes serving them refreshments. 1
noun hostesses a woman who manages a resort or hotel or who directs its social activities. 1
noun hostesses taxi dancer. 1

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Origin of hostesses

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English (h)ostesse < Old French. See host1, -ess

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Parts of speech for Hostesses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hostesses popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for hostesses

noun hostesses

entertainers — Plural form of entertainer.
emcees — Plural form of emcee.
comperes — Plural form of compere.
hosts — the bread or wafer consecrated in the celebration of the Eucharist.

All 4 Synonyms of hostesses