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cohostess

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈkoʊˌhoʊtɛs//

KK: /ˈkoʊˌhoʊtɪs/

noun
Definition

A woman who shares hosting duties with another person, typically in a show or event.


Example

The cohostess introduced the guests and helped manage the event smoothly.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new show where they need a cohostess?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw the ad! It sounds interesting.
Sloth A
I think it would be fun to be a cohostess for a cooking show.
Sloth B
Definitely! You'd be great at it with your culinary skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cohost
partner
associate
Antonyms
hostess
leader
main
Root Explanation

Cohostess → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "hostess" (from Latin "hostis", meaning host or guest). The word "cohostess" refers to a female host who shares hosting duties with another person.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('co-') and a 'female host' ('hostess') — a cohostess is someone who hosts alongside another.

Visually Confused Words
hostess
hostless
ghostess
costless
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