guest — a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡest/
Example Sentences
- My mother-in-law is the kind of guest who rearranges your furniture 'to help.'
- The hotel guest complained that the Wi-Fi was slower than his grandmother's reflexes.
- We always keep the guest room ready for unexpected visitors.
guest
NOUN[/ɡest/]
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Guest derives from Old Norse 'gestr', originally meaning 'stranger' or 'enemy'. The word's meaning gradually shifted to denote a welcomed visitor, reflecting medieval cultural practices where protecting guests became a sacred obligation.
Breakdown
Old Norse 'gestr' (stranger, guest) → English 'guest'. The semantic evolution reflects a shift from marking unfamiliar persons to denoting honored visitors.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mother-in-law is the kind of guest who rearranges your furniture 'to help.'”
“The hotel guest complained that the Wi-Fi was slower than his grandmother's reflexes.”
“We always keep the guest room ready for unexpected visitors.”
“The celebrity will guest on three different shows this month.”
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