1. plural of hostess; women who receive or entertain guests
2. female employees who greet and seat customers in restaurants
3. female flight attendants on airplanes
Usage: dated

Examples

• The party hostesses welcomed everyone at the door.
• Two hostesses seated us at our table immediately.
• The restaurant employs several friendly hostesses.
• The hostesses served refreshments to all the guests.
• Airlines once called their female crew members hostesses.
• The wedding hostesses helped coordinate the reception.
• Both hostesses were dressed elegantly for the event.