1
as in visitors
a person who visits another
invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in clients
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of guests
The Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the approximately 1,690 guests staying at the resort were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities.
—
Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Meals are included for guests and offer a variety of options for all tastes and diets.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
The king and queen always face the direction of travel and will exit first; their guests face the footmen and will exit after the monarchs.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Shapiro-Barnum, who has a BFA in acting and a background in sketch comedy, comes armed with the ability to create humorous and well-placed questions, setting the scene for his famous guests to be endearingly disarmed by the kids.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
The Kansas City Royals had some special guests in attendance on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Park staff first tried to manually lower the ride to get the guests down.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Specifically, patriotic re-usable containers that make sending guests home with leftovers a breeze.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Meals are included for guests and offer a variety of options for all tastes and diets.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
The king and queen always face the direction of travel and will exit first; their guests face the footmen and will exit after the monarchs.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Shapiro-Barnum, who has a BFA in acting and a background in sketch comedy, comes armed with the ability to create humorous and well-placed questions, setting the scene for his famous guests to be endearingly disarmed by the kids.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
The Kansas City Royals had some special guests in attendance on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Park staff first tried to manually lower the ride to get the guests down.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Specifically, patriotic re-usable containers that make sending guests home with leftovers a breeze.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guests
Noun
-
Park conditions change constantly and visitors' choice of activities and level of preparedness are big factors in determining risk.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
-
Organizers said Pittsburgh Yards was a natural fit for the celebration because of its connection to the Atlanta Beltline and accessibility for visitors arriving by bike or on foot.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Noun
-
Looking back on the experience, McCann describes the clients as warm and well-intentioned but acknowledges that their standards could be really specific, at times.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
-
The ecosystem of people who rely on a strictly online audience or clients for their revenues risks imploding.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Noun
-
The shoes will be priced at $140 in North America, while international customers should expect to pay the equivalent of $135.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
-
The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
-
More than 40,000 patrons crammed into Wrigley Field and the Cubs fans in the crowd were hooting and hollering after their team took a 5-0 lead through six innings Saturday, following a 16-2 win on Friday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
-
Danbury Fair patrons will see some changes this summer and beyond as the mall has announced some additions and renovations.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
