noun / adjective / verb
guest
GEST/ɡest/
A person welcomed as a visitor or temporary participant.
The host welcomes a guest carrying an overnight bag and flowers.
Etymology
Old English gæst could mean a stranger or chance visitor. The modern sense centers on the visitor's welcome: someone invited to visit, stay, or participate.
In context
today we have invited a guest Dr. Sheev who is the head of business operations at nano temper technology to talk to you about a latest technology MST
More examples
- She guested on the radio program last week.
- Several guests stayed for breakfast.
- He has guested with the band on two tours.
Forms
guest · guests · guested · guesting
Similar words
- visitor
- Someone who comes to a place without necessarily an invitation.
- invitee
- Specifically an invited person, regardless of attendance.