1. a woman who receives or entertains guests in her home or at a social event
2. a woman employed to greet and seat customers at a restaurant
3. a woman who presents a television or radio program

Examples

• The hostess welcomed everyone to the dinner party.
• She worked as a hostess at the Italian restaurant downtown.
• The hostess seated us at a table by the window.
• The talk show hostess interviewed several celebrities.
• Our gracious hostess made sure all the guests felt comfortable.
• The hostess greeted customers with a warm smile.
• She was the hostess of a popular morning radio show.