hostess
UK/'həʊstɪs/US/'hәustis/
C2
Definitions
n.
A woman who receives or entertains guests; a woman who hosts an event or show
女主人；女主持人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhostguest, host, stranger
+
-esssuffix
=hostess
host + -ess (female suffix) = a female host. Same meaning as host, marked as a woman.
Common Collocations
- 1.gracious hostess优雅的女主人
- 2.party hostess派对女主持人
- 3.air hostess空中小姐
Example Sentences
- 1.
The hostess greeted each guest warmly at the door.
- 2.
She was a gracious hostess who thought of every detail.