Noun: hostess how-stus [N. Amer], how'stes [Brit]
- A woman host
"The hostess greeted each guest at the door with a warm smile"
- A woman innkeeper
"The hostess of the bed and breakfast welcomed guests with warm hospitality"
- A female flight attendant
"The air hostess demonstrated the safety procedures before takeoff";
- stewardess, air hostess [Brit]
Derived forms: hostesses
Type of: adult female, boniface [archaic], flight attendant, host, innkeeper, steward, woman
Encyclopedia: Hostess