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Definition hostess in American English

hostess noun

[countable] noun
/ˈhoʊstəs/
1

a woman who invites someone to a meal or party, or to stay for a short time in her home. A man who does this is called a host.

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invitee host hostess
2

a woman who introduces and talks to the people taking part in a television or radio program

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anchor anchorman anchorwoman
3

a woman whose job is to dance with men or sit with men who are customers in a nightclub

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ballerina ballet cheerleader
4

a woman whose job is to welcome customers in a restaurant and take them to their table

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barista barkeeper barmaid
6

a woman whose job is to welcome visitors to a social or sporting event and look after them when they are there

Definition hostess in American English