guest

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a person who stays at a hotel, hostel, or similar place.

n. a patron or customer who pays for accommodation at a commercial establishment.

“The hotel manager greeted every guest as they arrived in the lobby.”

“To maintain a high service rating, the resort offers a complimentary breakfast buffet to every registered guest.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Theater

n. a person invited to appear on a television show, podcast, or at an event.

n. an invited visitor or performer appearing on a broadcast or at an institution for a limited time.

“The late-night talk show features a famous actor as a guest tonight.”

“The university invited a guest lecturer from Oxford to speak on the recent advancements in renewable energy technology.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a person who uses a computer or website without having their own private account.

n. a user granted temporary or restricted access to a computer system or network without personal credentials.

“If you don't want to sign up, you can browse the site as a guest.”

“The network administrator disabled the guest account to prevent unauthorised users from accessing the internal server files.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Music

v. to appear on a show or play music with a band as an invited visitor.

v. to perform or appear in the capacity of a guest, particularly in broadcasting or musical contexts.

“The famous guitarist will guest on the band's new album next month.”

“She frequently guests on political podcasts to provide expert analysis on international trade agreements.”