hostess

Signification (Anglais)

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.
5. (Philippines) A female prostitute.

Verb

To host, as a woman.

Concepts

hôtesse

aubergiste

maîtresse de maison

hôtesse de l’air

adjutant

aide de camp

entraîneuse

capitaine adjudant major

officier adjoint

ambianceuse

stewardesse

adjudant

hôtesse de l'air

animateur

hôte

Synonymes

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

Traductions

Hostess

Gastgeberin

ospite

Wirtin

anfitriã

gastvrouw

waardin

copa

hostes

padrona di casa

azafata

anfitrioa

herbergier

Hausfrau

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈhoʊstɪs/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: hostesse

In summary

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