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1hostess
noun host·ess \ˈhōs-təs\
: a woman who is entertaining guests socially or as a job
: a woman whose job it is to greet and help people in a restaurant or on an airplane or ship
: a woman who talks to guests on a television or radio show
Full Definition of HOSTESS
1
: a woman who entertains socially
2
a : a woman in charge of a public dining room who seats diners b : a female employee on a public conveyance (as an airplane) who manages the provisioning of food and attends passengers c : a woman who acts as a partner or companion to male patrons in a dance hall or bar
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First Known Use of HOSTESS
14th century
2hostess
verb
Definition of HOSTESS
intransitive verb
: to act as hostess
transitive verb
: to serve as hostess to
First Known Use of HOSTESS
1927
HOSTESS Defined for Kids
hostess
noun host·ess \ˈhō-stəs\
Definition of HOSTESS for Kids
: a woman who receives or entertains guests
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