hostess
Translation
female host, female flight attendant, woman who entertains guests
Examples
She was a wonderful hostess at the party.
She was a wonderful hostess at the party.
The hostess showed us to our table.
The hostess showed us to our table.
The hostess offered us drinks on the plane.
The hostess offered us drinks on the plane.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hostess a woman who receives or entertains guests She was a wonderful hostess at the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: female host, entertainer
Etymology
From 'host' + the feminine suffix '-ess'. 'Host' comes from the Latin 'hospes', meaning 'guest' or 'host'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'host' who is female ('-ess'). The phrase 'the hostess with the mostest' is a common idiom for a great hostess.