guest

guest1 [ gest ] noun count ***

1. ) someone you have invited to your home, for a party or a meal, or to stay the night:

We've got guests staying this weekend.

tips for getting rid of unwanted guests

welcome/greet/receive a guest: The President and his wife were in the hallway, greeting their dinner guests.

2. ) someone who is paying to stay at a hotel or eat in a restaurant:

There is live music to entertain guests.

the arriving/departing guests

hotel guest: The indoor heated pool is free to hotel guests.

3. ) someone who appears on a television or radio show that they do not regularly appear on:

My first guest tonight is famous for both her singing and acting talent.

our panel of celebrity guests

guest appearance: The band agreed to make a guest appearance on his show.

4. ) someone who has been invited to a party, meeting, or other event by the people organizing it:

She was eager to mingle with the other party guests.

guest at: He was a guest at our wedding.

guest of: They were at the Festival as the guests of a Greek businessman.

invited guests: The ceremony will take place before 10,000 invited VIP guests.

honored/distinguished guests: Welcome, Mr. President, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

a ) someone you invite to a restaurant, the movies, etc., and whose meal or ticket you pay for:

You're here as my guest.

b ) someone you take with you to a club where you are a member:

Please remember to sign in all guests.

be my guest SPOKEN

1. ) used for saying that someone can do something that you are having difficulty with or do not want to do yourself:

Can I try opening it? Be my guest.

2. ) yes: used as a polite reply to a request:

Do you mind if I sit down? Be my guest.

guest

guest 2 [ gest ] adjective

1. ) provided for guests to use:

a set of guest towels

a TV in the guest lounge

2. ) appearing by invitation to perform at an event:

a regular guest conductor with orchestras all over the world

guest speaker/lecturer: Tonight's guest speaker is Peter Bell.

guest star: The show frequently features well-known guest stars.

3. ) relating to guests:

guest list: Is she on the guest list for our wedding?

guest

guest 3 [ gest ] verb intransitive

if a famous person guests on a television or radio show, they appear in it on a particular occasion because they have been invited to

a. if a famous person guests at a sports event or guests for a team, they play at the event or for the team