Definition of Hostess

1. Noun. A woman host.

Generic synonyms: Host

2. Noun. A woman innkeeper.
Generic synonyms: Boniface, Host, Innkeeper

3. Noun. A woman steward on an airplane.
Exact synonyms: Air Hostess, Stewardess
Generic synonyms: Flight Attendant, Steward

Definition of Hostess

1. n. A female host; a woman who hospitably entertains guests at her house.

Definition of Hostess

1. to act as a hostess (a woman who entertains socially) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Hostess

1. 1. A female host; a woman who hospitably entertains guests at her house. 2. A woman who entertains guests for compensation; a female innkeeper. Origin: OE. Hostesse, ostesse. See Host a landlord. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hostess

hostel
hosteled
hosteler
hosteler
hostelers
hosteling
hostelled
hosteller
hostellers
hostelling
hostelries
hostelry
hostelry
hostels
hostess (current term)
hostess (current term)
hostess-ship
hostessed
hostesses
hostessing
hostile
hostile
hostilely
hostiles
hostile expedition
hostile fire
hostile takeover
hostile witness
hostilities
hostility

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