guest

1
as in visitor
a person who visits another invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner

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2
as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business the headwaiter will seat the guests as soon as the waitress clears and sets a table for them

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Recent Examples of guest The moments at the event offered New Yorkers and visiting guests a chance to revel in community. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025 While Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon opted to coordinate their looks with iterations on the classic little black dress, guest Naomi Watts brought a burst of color in her textural seafoam green ensemble. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025 When the sun sets, guests will tote their cushions inside for a friendly card game around the coffee table. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025 Bieber is yet to share a track list or confirm producers or potential guest artists for the new album. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guest
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Noun
  • Call the park visitor center, (479) 789-5000 for more information.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Even a humble vape pen could serve a website until too many curious visitors try to connect.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
  • While traditional agencies mainly focus on commission structures, Iftiu built his organization around leadership development and recruiting salespeople who are passionate about putting clients first.
    William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, average monthly electric bills for residential customers run about $165 per month.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Insurers also say more healthy customers are dropping coverage in the individual market.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the ground floor, a horseshoe bar with marble countertops and bronze chairs seats 20 patrons.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Colorado Springs club shooting A 22-year-old gunman entered an LGBTQ nightclub in November 2022 in Colorado Springs shortly before midnight and immediately opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 25 others before patrons confronted and stopped him, police said.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Guest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guest. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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