Definition of hostess
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a woman who entertains socially
2a
: a woman in charge of a public dining room who seats diners
b
: a female employee on a public conveyance (such as an airplane) who manages the provisioning of food and attends passengers
c
: a woman who acts as a partner or companion to male patrons in a dance hall or bar
hostess
verb
hostessed; hostessing; hostesses
Definition of hostess (Entry 2 of 2)
: to act as hostess
: to serve as hostess to
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The first known use of hostess was in the 14th century
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