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hostess Synonyms

Another word for hostess

Choosing another word for hostess depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 host for the wonderful dinner party."

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entertainer

• 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 host greeted us at the door and led us to a table by the window."

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host
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greeter
stewardess
flight attendant

• noun (Context 3)

A woman who introduces and moderates a television or radio program.

Usage Example

"She served as the host of the popular morning talk show for over a decade."

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host
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presenter
emcee
moderator

• verb (Context 4)

To act as a hostess at a social event or work as a hostess in a restaurant or club.

Usage Example

"She hostessed at a busy downtown bistro while completing her university degree."

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host
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entertain

Opposites of hostess

The opposite of hostess shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

guest
visitor
patron
customer
diner
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hostess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hostess
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