hostess

noun

Definition of hostessnext
as in host

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Recent Examples of hostess Secondo is dating a good-natured and devoted young American woman (Minnie Driver), while simultaneously having an affair with Pascal’s Italian girlfriend and hostess (Isabella Rossellini). — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026 The popular Motli brings a stylish look to the kitchen and makes a clever hostess gift. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 There was a time when a hostess would cook a meal and invite friends for dinner at their home. — Judith Levy, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Among those interviewed in the film are renowned chef Michael Lomonaco, longtime cellar master Kevin Zraly, hostess Nathalie Tolentino and prep cook Sekou Siby, as well as food writer Ruth Reichl and former WNBC anchor Carol Jenkins. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hostess
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  1. host
  2. cohost
Noun
  • Heavy sediment plumes might wipe out host bacteria, halting essential nutrient cycles that sustain the broader ocean.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Gillis was fired from SNL in 2019 for racist and homophobic comments, but has been invited back to host three times since.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of host
Noun
  • The cohost made sure to add that Donda West is more than deserving of the honor.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In her absence, husband and cohost Mark Consuelos revealed on the air that his wife was in extreme pain.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of cohost

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“Hostess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostess. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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