hostess

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. A female host.
2. A female innkeeper.
3. Stewardess: a woman steward on an airplane.
4. A bar hostess or bargirl; a paid female companion offering conversation and in some cases sex.

Verb

To host, as a woman.

Sinonieme

host

landlady

stewardess

proprietress

receptionist

mistress

waitress

proprietor

air hostess

boss

entertainer

innkeeper

landlord

master

owner

mistress of the house

master of ceremonies

steward

lady

flight attendant

warden

welcomer

MC

lady of house

matron

Gekoppel as

host‧ess

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈhoʊstɪs/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: hostesse

In summary

From Middle English hostesse, from Middle French hostesse, from Old French ostesce, made up of oste (“host”) + -esce (“feminine marker”).