Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

guest

noun
/ɡɛst/
Definition
A person who is invited to visit someone’s home or attend an event.
Examples
  • We had a lovely guest over for dinner last night.
  • The hotel welcomed its guests with a complimentary breakfast.
  • She felt like a guest in her own home when her friends visited.
Meaning
A guest is someone who is welcomed into a place, such as a home or a gathering, often for a short period.
Synonyms
  • visitor
  • invitee
  • attendee
  • patron