hostess

noun

Definition of hostessnext
as in host

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Recent Examples of hostess To what extent should a hostess accommodate these concerns — or quirks? — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 The hostess also was asked about the man who picked up the food, and said there was nothing out of the ordinary about that interaction. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 July 2026 The whitewashed building’s accessible only by a five-minute speedboat ride or helicopter, keeping the hoi polloi at bay; the skipper and boat come bundled for your use during your stay, as does a hostess and cook. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 The iconic 2004 car giveaway episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show nearly spoiled its own headline-making surprise, according to legendary talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hostess
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  1. host
  2. cohost
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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“Hostess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostess. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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