HOUSEGUEST Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

houseguest

noun

Definition of houseguest

as in guest

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Recent Examples of houseguest For now, humanoid robots still live in a strange middle ground between useful machines and uncanny houseguest. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 And then the houseguest overstays his welcome by the five weeks of the title, which seems more like forever to the host family. — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Do the OGs have a say in choosing the new cast members/houseguests? — Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 June 2026 The incident involving Levine, Kellen said, allegedly occurred during a summer trip to France around 2003, when Levine was a houseguest at a property Epstein and Maxwell had rented in Saint-Tropez. — James Hill, ABC News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for houseguest

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Noun

The mezzanine was centered with a wedding cake and guests dined in the Baxter room at tables decorated with wedding flowers in shades of ivory and butter yellow.

— Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Adding Mike McCarthy as a guest star isn't getting that elusive playoff win.

— Adam Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of guest

Noun

In January, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, leading officials at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to warn visitors about heavy traffic, crowds and potential hazards.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Now in its 45th, year Fiesta Hispana (September 11-13) often draws more than 40,000 visitors.

— Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

There was a time, not that long ago, when the average suburban street was full of unannounced drop-ins, the smell of burning charcoal, and scattered lawn chairs.

— John Mac Ghlionn, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
The museum's Artmaking Studio will host drop-in activities throughout the evening, and select galleries will remain open for exploration.

— Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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