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hostess

The correct spelling is hostess.

How to pronounce hostess

/ˈhəʊstəs/
noun

IPA: /ˈhəʊstəs/

Say it like: Hos-tes-s

The correct spelling is hostess. A female host. For example: "The host and hostess greeted their guests at the door."

Usage Examples

The host and hostess greeted their guests at the door.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A female host.
  2. 2.A female innkeeper.
  3. 3.Stewardess: a woman steward on an airplane.
  4. 4.A bar hostess or bargirl; a paid female companion offering conversation and in some cases sex.

verb

  1. 1.To host, as a woman.

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