Hostessed: meaning, definitions and examples
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hostessed
[ หhoสstษst ]
hosting events
The term 'hostessed' refers to the act of having been hosted or served by a host, especially in the context of events or gatherings. This can involve providing hospitality, entertainment, or services to guests. The word is often used to describe the involvement of a host in ensuring their guests feel welcome and comfortable. Although it is not a commonly used term, it may appear in specialized or informal contexts.
Synonyms
accommodated, entertained, welcomed.
Examples of usage
- She was hostessed at the gala last night.
- We were hostessed by a lovely couple during our stay.
- He felt well hostessed throughout the dinner party.
Translations
Translations of the word "hostessed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anfitriรฃ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคเคค เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Gastgeberin
๐ฎ๐ฉ tuan rumah
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพัะฟะพะดะธะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gospodyni
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใใน
๐ซ๐ท hรดtesse
๐ช๐ธ anfitriona
๐น๐ท ev sahibi
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ์คํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hostitelka
๐ธ๐ฐ hostiteฤพka
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅณไธปไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ gostiteljica
๐ฎ๐ธ gestgjafi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะฝะฐาะถะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qonaq sahibi
๐ฒ๐ฝ anfitriona
Etymology
The word 'hostessed' derives from the root word 'host,' which comes from the Latin 'hostis,' meaning 'stranger' or 'guest.' Over time, 'host' evolved to signify someone who receives or entertains guests. The suffix '-ed' is commonly used in English to form the past tense of verbs, meaning 'to have been hosted.' This combination implies an action completed in the past. While 'host' is a well-established term, 'hostessed' is less commonly found in modern English, often used in niche contexts related to hospitality or event planning. Its usage may vary depending on regional dialects and specific social settings, but it remains associated with the broader idea of hospitality and service.