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hostess Antonyms

Opposite of hostess

Because the opposite of hostess shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A woman who receives or entertains guests at her home or at a social event.

Usage Example

"We brought a bouquet of flowers to thank our guest for the wonderful dinner party."

Strongest
guest
Strong
visitor

• noun (Context 2)

A woman employed to welcome and seat patrons at a restaurant or lounge, or to look after passengers on an aircraft, train, or ship.

Usage Example

"The restaurant patron greeted us at the door and led us to a table by the window."

Strong
patron
customer
diner

Similar words to hostess

Words similar to hostess shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

host
presenter
emcee
greeter
moderator
entertain
entertainer
stewardess
See all synonyms of hostess

• Nearby Words

hoss
host
hostage
hostess
hostile
hostilely
hostilities

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hostess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hostess
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