hostess
/ˈhəʊstəs/ · /ˈhoʊstəs/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2843 in the learning path
女主人；女东道主
Definitions
n. A woman who welcomes and entertains guests.
女主人；女东道主
n. A woman who welcomes customers and takes them to restaurant tables.
餐厅女迎宾员
Example
Our hostess brought out fresh fruit after dinner.
晚餐后，女主人端来了新鲜水果。
A welcoming hostess can help international visitors feel comfortable and encourage meaningful conversations across cultures.
热情的女主人能让国际访客感到自在，并促进有意义的跨文化交流。
Collocations
- a gracious hostess
- the perfect hostess
- restaurant hostess
Word family
- host (n.)
- host (v.)
Usage tip
hostess特指女性；host如今也可用于任何性别。
FAQ
- What does hostess mean?
- A woman who welcomes and entertains guests. A woman who welcomes customers and takes them to restaurant tables.
- How is hostess pronounced?
- UK /ˈhəʊstəs/, US /ˈhoʊstəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
