houseguest

noun

house·​guest ˈhau̇s-ˌgest How to pronounce houseguest (audio)

Examples of houseguest in a Sentence

We have houseguests this weekend.
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Amazon Prime Video The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) The houseguest from hell takes precedence in this fun adaptation of a Kaufman and Hart play, probably spied at a high school near you. James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024 While Thomas is away, Ellen is staying with Anna and her wealthy shipyard owner husband Friedrich Harding (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), who calls for local medic Dr. Sievers (Ralph Ineson) when his houseguest starts sleepwalking, experiencing visions and convulsing. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 Despite our legendary Southern hospitality, there’s one houseguest that’s never welcome: mice! Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 But when two uninvited houseguests, Ryan and Claire, crash the scene, the weekend takes a dark turn. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for houseguest 

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of houseguest was in 1609

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“Houseguest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseguest. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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