Meaning & Definition of Guest in English
English⟶
Guest
A person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home or an event.
Pronunciation:
/ɡɛst/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
guestsDetailed Definitions
Definition: A person who is invited to stay at a hotel or attend an event.
Example Sentence: The hotel had many guests during the summer season.
Definition: A person who is entertained in someone's home.
Example Sentence: We had a guest for dinner last night.
Definition: A user who accesses a website or platform without registering or logging in.
Example Sentence: As a guest, you can browse the site but have limited access to features.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English, from Old Norse 'gest', related to Latin 'hospes'.
Synonyms
visitorinviteeattendeeclientpatron
Common Phrases and Expressions
- 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.
Translations
- Spanish: invitado
- French: invité
- German: Gast
- Russian: гость
Related Words
- 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.
Slang Meanings of guest
Meaning: Crash
Example Sentence: I'm going to crash at your place for the night since I'm a guest.
Meaning: Freeloader
Example Sentence: He always comes over and eats our food; he's such a freeloader as a guest.