hostess

/ˈhoʊstɪs/
verb
  1. To act as a hostess; to receive and entertain guests.
    • He offered to hostess the party while his wife was away.
    • My aunt loves to hostess family gatherings during the holidays.
    • She will hostess the charity event next weekend.
noun
  1. A woman who receives or entertains guests, especially in her own home.
    • The hostess greeted everyone at the door and offered them drinks.
    • Our hostess made sure all the guests felt comfortable and had enough to eat.
    • She was a wonderful hostess who always threw the best dinner parties.
  2. A woman employed to welcome and seat customers in a restaurant or similar establishment.
    • The hostess led us to a table by the window.
    • The restaurant hostess checked our reservation and handed us menus.
    • We waited at the entrance until the hostess told us our table was ready.
  3. A woman who serves passengers on an aircraft; a flight attendant.
    • The hostess demonstrated how to use the safety equipment before takeoff.
    • A friendly hostess brought us drinks and snacks during the flight.
    • The hostess helped an elderly passenger find her seat.
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