Guest

/ɡɛst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is invited to visit the home or attend a social event of another.

We had a guest over for dinner last night.

A person who receives hospitality, especially in a hotel or restaurant.

The hotel was fully booked with guests from around the world.

A person who participates in a program or activity but is not a regular member.

She was a guest speaker at the conference on climate change.

An individual invited to appear in a media production, such as a talk show or podcast.

The talk show featured a guest from a popular television series.

Middle English, from Old Norse 'gest', related to Latin 'hospes'.

guest of honor

A person who is the main guest at a ceremony or celebration.

to be treated like a guest

To be given special attention or privileges.

a house guest

A person who stays at someone's home temporarily.

guest appearance

An appearance by a person at an event who is not a regular participant.

host

A person who receives or entertains guests.

invitation

A request for someone to attend an event.

hospitality

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests.

Crash

I'm going to crash at your place for the night since I'm a guest.

Freeloader

He always comes over and eats our food; he's such a freeloader as a guest.