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hostess

hos·tess

UK/ˈhəʊstəs/ US/ˈhoʊstɪs/ fairly common

noun

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Origin

From Middle English hostesse, from Middle French hostesse, from Old French ostesce, made up of oste (“host”) + -esce (“feminine marker”).

Phrases

  • air hostess
  • airline hostess
  • dance hostess
  • flight hostess
  • hostess bar
  • hostess dress
  • hostess gown
  • hostess trolley

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