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noun \ˈgest\Definition of GUEST
1
a : a person entertained in one's house b : a person to whom hospitality is extended c : a person who pays for the services of an establishment (as a hotel or restaurant)
2
: an organism (as an insect) sharing the dwelling of another; especially : inquiline
3
: a substance that is incorporated in a host substance
4
: a usually prominent person not a regular member of a cast or organization who appears in a program or performance
Examples of GUEST
- Our guests should be arriving soon.
- Only invited guests are allowed inside the banquet hall.
- He played at the country club as a guest of one of the members.
- Our guests receive the finest quality service.
- Frequent guests receive a discount.
Origin of GUEST
Middle English gest, from Old Norse gestr; akin to Old English giest guest, stranger, Latin hostis stranger, enemy
First Known Use: 13th century
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