hostess

• Substantiv, das eine Frau bezeichnet, die Gäste empfängt und bewirtet, oder eine Frau, die beruflich dafür angestellt ist, Gäste zu begrüßen und ihnen Plätze zuzuweisen, etwa im Restaurant oder bei Veranstaltungen.

A noun referring to a woman who receives or entertains guests, or a woman employed to welcome and seat customers in a restaurant or event.

1. Event hostA2formal

   A woman who receives or entertains guests, especially in a social or formal setting.

   Gastgeberin

   • The hostess greeted everyone at the door.
   • She was a wonderful hostess at the dinner party.
   • The hostess made sure all guests had drinks.

   Synonymeemceehost

   Antonymeattendeeguest

2. Restaurant employeeA2formal

   A woman employed to welcome and seat customers in a restaurant.

   Gastgeberin im Restaurant

   • The hostess showed us to our table.
   • Please wait for the hostess to seat you.
   • The hostess checked our reservation at the front desk.

   Synonymegreeterhost

3. Airline attendant (dated)B1informal

   A female flight attendant (now considered old-fashioned or informal).

   Stewardess

   • The hostess offered us drinks during the flight.
   • She worked as an airline hostess for ten years.
   • The hostess demonstrated the safety procedures.

   Synonymeair hostessstewardess

• Als Hostess arbeiten; die Aufgaben einer Gastgeberin übernehmen, meist im Restaurant oder bei Veranstaltungen, indem man Gäste begrüßt, ihnen Plätze zuweist und sie betreut.

A verb meaning to act as a hostess, typically in a restaurant or event, by greeting, seating, and attending to guests.

1. Act as a hostessB2formal

   To perform the duties of a hostess, such as greeting and seating guests, especially in a restaurant or event.

   Als Hostess arbeiten

   • She hostessed at the upscale restaurant for three years.
   • He hostessed the charity gala last weekend.
   • They hostessed the wedding reception with grace and efficiency.

   Synonymegreethostreceive