houseguest

noun

house·​guest ˈhau̇s-ˌgest How to pronounce houseguest (audio)

Examples of houseguest in a Sentence

We have houseguests this weekend.
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As the long, hot days of summer slowly fade, so too does the chaos inside the Big Brother house, which ends the current season Sunday, September 28 where the houseguests will gather one last time to crown a winner. Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 This ooey, gooey, extra cheesy casserole was made for home cooks wanting to please a home filled with hungry houseguests. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025 Host Julie Chen Moonves told the houseguests about Keanu's win, which drew an underwhelming round of applause (although Rachel looked thrilled). David Wysong, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025 Think through what feels right for your space—because even the smallest gestures can go a long way toward making houseguests feel comfortable. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for houseguest

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of houseguest was in 1609

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“Houseguest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseguest. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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