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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce hostess

IPA transcription: ['hoʊstəs]

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Noun

  • a woman host

  • a woman innkeeper

  • a woman steward on an airplane

    Synonyms: stewardessair

Verb

  • be the host of or for

    “We hosted 4 couples last night”

    Synonyms: host

Usage examples

  • The hostess taught the new maid to serve.
  • Hostesses are now known as representatives.
  • The hostess taught the new maid to serve.
  • The hostess taught the new maid to serve.
  • No longer called taxi-dance halls, these latter-day establishments are now called hostess clubs.
  • The hostess taught the new maid to serve.
  • The hostess taught the new maid to serve.
  • The hostess taught the new maid to serve.
  • During the marriage, Selznick acted as a hostess to the couple's Hollywood parties.
  • The show was hosted by Jack Clark, with Jerri Fiala as hostess.