Definition of guest
1a : a person entertained in one's houseb : a person to whom hospitality is extendedc : a person who pays for the services of an establishment (such as a hotel or restaurant)
2 : an organism (such 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
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Examples of guest in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of guest from the Web
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AARP dinner event Includes seminar for members and guest.
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Now, Reece is able to offer two-hour classes four days each week, led by both guest and house chefs.
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In kappo fashion Schlosser creates his elaborate meals at a counter in view of guests.
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A whole hog complete with a tropical flower in its mouth tantalizes guests.
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As a result, hotels have to contend with a rising number of cancellations, often within days or even hours of when a guest is scheduled to arrive.
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A. For the first Con, in 1970, Kirby and sci-fi writers A.E. van Vogt and Ray Bradbury agreed to appear as guests of honor.
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MetroTown runs discussions, simulations, group exercises and brings in guest speakers.
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New Lenox Commons, 101 Veterans Parkway; www.newlenox.net/tripleplay The second concert in this year's Triple Play (plus 1) Concert Series features BoDeans with special guests The Smithereens.
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Origin and Etymology of guest
Middle English gest, from Old Norse gestr; akin to Old English giest guest, stranger, Latin hostis stranger, enemy
guest
Definition of guest
transitive verb
: to receive as a guest
intransitive verb
: to appear as a guest
Recent Examples of guest from the Web
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Tax experts and Airbnb hosts call the change a step in the right direction, adding a line item that guests already see on ordinary hotel bills.
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First Known Use of guest
14th century
Guest
playDefinition of Guest
Edgar Albert 1881–1959 American journalist and poet
GUEST Defined for English Language Learners
guest
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: a person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home
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: a person who is invited to a place or an event as a special honor
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: a customer at a hotel, restaurant, etc.
GUEST Defined for Kids
guest
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1 : a person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
2 : a person invited to a special place or event a wedding guest
3 : a customer at a hotel, motel, inn, or restaurant
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