- hostess host·ess n
- ['həʊstɛs]
ospite f, Aer hostess f inv , (in nightclub) entraîneuse f inv
we thanked our hostess — abbiamo ringraziato la nostra ospite
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hostess host·ess n
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host|ess — «HOHS tihs», noun, adjective, verb. –n. 1. a woman who receives another person as her guest: »Katherine went up to her hostess and dropped a curtsy. “It was nice of you to ask me to your party, Mrs. Howells,” she said, without mumbling (New… … Useful english dictionary
hostess-ship — ˈhōstə̇(sh)ˌship, tə̇sˌsh noun : the position or role of hostess * * * hōstˈess ship noun The character or office of a hostess • • • Main Entry: ↑host … Useful english dictionary
Hostess — Host ess, n. [OE. hostesse, ostesse. See {Host} a landlord.] 1. A female host; a woman who hospitably entertains guests at her house. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A woman who entertains guests for compensation; a female innkeeper. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hostess — host•ess [[t]ˈhoʊ stɪs[/t]] n. 1) a woman who entertains guests in her own home or elsewhere 2) a woman employed in a restaurant or the like to seat patrons 3) cvb sbz a woman who acts as emcee, moderator, or interviewer for a television or radio … From formal English to slang
Hostess-ship — Host ess ship, n. The character, personality, or office of a hostess. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hostess — host|ess [ˈhəustıs US ˈhou ] n 1.) a woman at a party, meal etc who has invited all the guests and provides them with food, drink etc →↑host 2.) a woman who introduces and talks to the guests on a television or radio show →↑host 3.) a woman who… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hostess — host|ess [ houstəs ] noun count ▸ 1 woman who invites ▸ 2 on television/radio ▸ 3 in nightclub/bar ▸ 4 in restaurant ▸ 5 female flight attendant 1. ) a woman who invites someone to a meal or party, or to stay for a short time in her home. A man… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
hostess — host·ess … English syllables
hostess-ship — host·ess ship … English syllables
hostess — ship, n. /hoh stis/, n. 1. a woman who receives and entertains guests in her own home or elsewhere. 2. a woman employed in a restaurant or place of amusement to receive, seat, or assist patrons. 3. a woman who acts as master of ceremonies,… … Universalium
hostess — late 13c., woman who keeps an inn or public hotel, from HOST (Cf. host) (1) + ESS (Cf. ess), or from O.Fr. hostesse (Mod.Fr. hôtesse). Meaning woman who presides at a dinner party, etc. recorded by 1822. Also used mid 20c. in sense female who… … Etymology dictionary
