cohostess

noun

Definition of cohostessnext
as in hostess

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  1. hostess
  2. host
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Noun
  • There was a time when a hostess would cook a meal and invite friends for dinner at their home.
    — Judith Levy, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Among those interviewed in the film are renowned chef Michael Lomonaco, longtime cellar master Kevin Zraly, hostess Nathalie Tolentino and prep cook Sekou Siby, as well as food writer Ruth Reichl and former WNBC anchor Carol Jenkins.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hostess
Noun
  • Ariana Madix has had a meteoric rise as a host — one that landed her an Emmy nomination this year.
    — William Earl, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Those familiar with Radiolab, which Abumrad founded and co-hosts, will hear the similarities.
    — Becca James, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of host
Noun
  • The Catching Up With the Camdens cohost also took part in a 2024 7th Heaven reunion at 90s Con.
    — Dustin Nelson, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this month, KNBR canceled Papa’s midday talk show with cohost Greg Silver, placing Papa’s former partner John Lund into that spot.
    — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cohost
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