guest

noun

ˈgest How to pronounce guest (audio)
Definition of guestnext
1
as in visitor
a person who visits another invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner

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2
as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business the headwaiter will seat the guests as soon as the waitress clears and sets a table for them

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Recent Examples of guest Nearly every table is full and the entrance doors are constantly in swing from guests coming in to pick up online orders. — Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025 The couple doled out petite golden bee pins for all the guests to wear, People reports − Joan's inspiration and favorite animal. — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 Well, two of them anyway — guest Jessica St. Claire will fill in for co-host Raphael in Denver, promoters said. — John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025 Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guest
  1. visitor
  2. client
  3. customer
  4. patron
Noun
  • Isaac is approached by a mysterious visitor, Yagharek, a garuda (a bird-like humanoid) who has been stripped of his wings as punishment for an unknown crime.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Seoul, South Korea Reuters — The US energy department put South Korea on a watchlist because visitors to its laboratories mishandled sensitive information, Joseph Yun, the acting US ambassador, said on Tuesday.
    — Reuters, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of visitor
Noun
  • By fostering strong, collaborative relationships, advisors empower their clients to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.
    — Aleksandar Jakovljevic, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Some, including one filed in L.A. federal court that includes Sacramento-area clients, allege that the automakers misrepresented the availability and cost for hydrogen fuel.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of client
Noun
  • His approach has earned praise from customers and collaborators.
    — Amy Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
  • In a message aimed at both customers and regulators in the Trump administration, Wiz’s Rappaport underscored the promise that under Google’s ownership.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of customer
Noun
  • Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren’t given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.
    — Mike Schneider, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren't given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
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