First Known Use: 13th century
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1guest
noun \ˈgest\
: a person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home
: a person who is invited to a place or an event as a special honor
: a customer at a hotel, restaurant, etc.
Full Definition of GUEST
1
a : a person entertained in one's house b : a person to whom hospitality is extended c : a person who pays for the services of an establishment (as a hotel or restaurant)
2
: an organism (as an insect) sharing the dwelling of another; especially : inquiline
3
: a substance that is incorporated in a host substance
4
: a usually prominent person not a regular member of a cast or organization who appears in a program or performance
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Origin of GUEST
Middle English gest, from Old Norse gestr; akin to Old English giest guest, stranger, Latin hostis stranger, enemy
Related to GUEST
- Synonyms
- caller, drop-in, frequenter, visitant, visitor
2guest
verb
Definition of GUEST
transitive verb
: to receive as a guest
intransitive verb
: to appear as a guest
First Known Use of GUEST
14th century
Guest
biographical name \ˈgest\
Definition of GUEST
Edgar Albert 1881–1959 Am. journalist & poet
GUEST Defined for Kids
guest
noun \ˈgest\
Definition of GUEST for Kids
1
: a person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
2
: a person invited to a special place or event <a wedding guest>
3
: a customer at a hotel, motel, inn, or restaurant
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