hostess
Translation
hostess
Examples
The hostess greeted us at the restaurant door.
The hostess greeted us at the restaurant door.
She was a wonderful hostess at the party.
She was a wonderful hostess at the party.
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
Etymology
From 'host' + the feminine suffix '-ess'.
Memory Tips
The '-ess' suffix often denotes a female, as in 'actress' or 'princess'. A hostess is a female host.