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Definition guest in British English

guest noun

[countable] noun
/ɡest/
1

someone who you have invited to your home, for a party or a meal, or to stay the night

Example

tips for getting rid of unwanted guests

Example

We've got guests staying this weekend.

Example

The President and his wife were in the hallway, greeting their dinner guests.

Synonyms and related words
invitee host hostess guest visitor company
2

someone who has been invited to a party, meeting, or other event by the people organizing it

Example

She was eager to mingle with the other party guests.

Example

He was a guest at our wedding.

Example

They were at the Festival as the guests of a Greek businessman.

Example

The ceremony will take place before 10,000 invited VIP guests.

Example

Welcome, Mr Prime Minister, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

Synonyms and related words
invitee host hostess guest visitor company
2.1

someone who you invite to a restaurant, the theatre etc, and whose meal or ticket you pay for

Example

You're here as my guest.

Synonyms and related words
ask catering disinvite
2.2

someone who you take with you to a club where you are a member

Example

Please would members remember to sign in all guests before using the pool.

Synonyms and related words
academician alumnus arriviste
3

someone who is paying to stay at a hotel or eat in a restaurant

Example

the arriving/departing guests

Example

There is live music to entertain guests.

Example

The indoor heated pool is free to hotel guests.

Synonyms and related words
bookable book in booking
4

someone who appears on a television or radio show that they do not regularly appear on

Example

our panel of celebrity guests

Example

My first guest tonight is famous for both her singing and acting talent.

Example

The band agreed to make a guest appearance on his show.

Synonyms and related words
anchor anchorman anchorwoman
Definition guest in British English