IPA: /ɡɛst/
KK: /gɛst/
Relating to someone who is invited to visit or stay in a place, often temporarily.
The hotel offers special amenities for guest visitors.
A person who is invited to visit or stay at someone's home, event, or place, often receiving hospitality.
We had a special guest at the party who shared interesting stories.
To entertain someone in your home or at an event.
We decided to guest our friends for dinner this weekend.
Past: guest
Past Participle: guest
Guest → The word 'guest' originates from Old English 'gēast', meaning a stranger or visitor. It is related to the Old Norse 'gestur' and the German 'Gast', both meaning a visitor or guest. The term refers to someone who is received or entertained by another.
Think of a 'stranger' or 'visitor' being welcomed — that's what a guest is.