hostages
Translation
hostages
Examples
The hijackers released two hostages.
The hijackers released two hostages.
They are holding several people as hostages.
They are holding several people as hostages.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sb.)) as hostages They took the tourists as hostages.
to hold ((sb.)) as hostages They held several people as hostages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: captives, prisoners, pawns
Etymology
Plural of 'hostage'. From Old French 'hostage', from 'hoste' meaning 'host'.
Memory Tips
Think of multiple 'hosts' who 'age' under stress. The 's' at the end signifies more than one.