Guest: meaning, definitions and examples

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guest

 

[ ษกษ›st ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Touring
Context #1 | Noun

at a party

A person who is invited to visit the home of or take part in a function organized by another.

Synonyms

attendee, invitee, visitor

Examples of usage

  • The host greeted each guest at the door.
  • There were over 100 guests at the wedding reception.
Context #2 | Verb

hospitality

To entertain or receive as a guest.

Synonyms

accommodate, entertain, host

Examples of usage

  • She will guest her old college friend for the weekend.
  • The hotel guests were treated to a complimentary breakfast.

Translations

Translations of the word "guest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convidado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคนเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tamu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ goล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท invitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ invitado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท misafir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†๋‹˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ host

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎขไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะฝะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qonaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ invitado

Etymology

The word 'guest' originated from the Old Norse word 'gestr', which meant 'guest' or 'stranger'. In medieval times, guests were often travelers seeking shelter and hospitality. Over time, the meaning of 'guest' expanded to include anyone invited to an event or function.

See also: guesthouse, guests.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,799, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.