guest

noun
UK: /ɡest/
US: /ɡest/

  1. A person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home.

    1. We have a guest for dinner tonight, so please be on your best behavior. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a frequent guest in their home, I always try to bring a small gift to show my appreciation. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who pays to stay in a hotel or similar establishment.

    1. The hotel has many guest from different countries every year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hotel manager ensures each guest enjoys a comfortable and pleasant stay at their establishment. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person who appears on a show or performance as a visitor.

    1. She was a guest on a TV show last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band invited a guest musician to perform with them during their concert tour. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boarder invitee visitor patron lodger
guest verb

  1. To appear as a guest on a show or performance.

    1. She will guest on the new episode of the series. [ ] [ ]
    2. The famous actor agreed to guest star in a play to support local theater. [ ] [ ]
guest adjective

  1. Provided for or relating to guests.

    1. This is the guest room, it is very comfortable. [ ] [ ]
    2. We prepared a guest bathroom with fresh towels and toiletries for our visitors. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guest" in English means: A person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home., A person who pays to stay in a hotel or similar establishment., A person who appears on a show or performance as a visitor..

The phonetic transcription of "guest" is /ɡest/ in British English and /ɡest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guest": boarder, invitee, visitor, patron, lodger.

Example usage of "guest": "We have a guest for dinner tonight, so please be on your best behavior.". More examples on the page.