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.
5. (Philippines) A female prostitute.

Verb

To host, as a woman.

Concepten

waardin

gastvrouw

herbergier

waard

logementhouder

vleugeladjudant

hostess

ordonnansofficier

adjudant

Synoniemen

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

Vertalingen

hôtesse

Hostess

ospite

Gastgeberin

Wirtin

copa

anfitriã

padrona di casa

hostes

anfitrioa

aubergiste

azafata

Hausfrau

maîtresse de maison

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈhoʊstɪs/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: hostesse

In summary

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