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guest

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɡɛst// UK //ɡˈɛst// guest Archaic General-service Computing Zoology
Definition

n. a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a special event. It can also mean a person staying at a hotel.

n. a person who is invited to visit the home of or take part in a function organized by another. Also refers to a customer staying at a commercial lodging establishment.


SIMPLE

We are having a guest for dinner tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel staff greeted every guest with a warm smile and a complimentary drink upon arrival.

COMPLEX

While the primary focus of the gala was fundraising, the organizers ensured that every guest felt personally valued through curated seating arrangements and individual gift bags.

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'invite', 'host', or 'welcome'.

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