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hostess

[hoh-stis] / ˈhoʊ stɪs /


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The hostess working the front desk at the bar compliments my hair, which, to be honest, is in desperate need of a cut.

From Slate Jun. 2, 2026

Later, at a post-match reception at the home of a wealthy local white family, the team lined up to meet the hostess.

From BBC May 27, 2026

The 72-year-old said he had been hugely surprised to have his directorial debut, which stars his daughter Ella Bleu as an air hostess, accepted at the world's most prestigious film festival.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

“Five minutes to showtime,” said Lil Miss Hot Mess, drag queen and hostess, as Latine drag kings El Daña and Manny Oakley readied themselves for the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

Father and Mother played the gracious host and hostess.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

Speak to enough hosts and hostesses, and you soon learn how the best often share a thoughtfulness for detail.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

These nightclubs were frequented by activists, diplomats, politicians, air hostesses and young people.

From BBC Oct. 10, 2023

I signed up with the agencies that Forza Italia used to hire hostesses for its rallies, which borrowed the American political term "conventions."

From Salon Jun. 18, 2023

Except for restaurateur Vanderpump, all are current or former servers, hostesses, busboys or bartenders at her SUR and Pump restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 15, 2023

He urged Chicago hostesses to hire some French chefs to improve their culinary diction.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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