guest

1
as in visitor
a person who visits another invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner

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2
as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business the headwaiter will seat the guests as soon as the waitress clears and sets a table for them

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Recent Examples of guest These indulgent pieces capture the show’s essence of paradise, though unlike the guests at The White Lotus, your nights are guaranteed to be scandal-free. Pooja Shah, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 On top of that, these parents are making a big assumption about their guests’ financial situation. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025 As Banksy’s true identity has never been revealed, though, Kimmel noted that any of his past famous guests may have been the elusive icon. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025 Lamar will be taking the stage during the halftime show alongside special guest SZA, who also happens to be Drake's ex-girlfriend. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guest
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Noun
  • Still, visitors can take advantage of its Caribbean-like waters and white-sand beaches during the day.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
  • While the summer buzz is replaced by a calmer, more intimate vibe, winter visitors can still enjoy cultural attractions, winter walks, and cozy dining experiences.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • When the Red Sox dispatched officials to California in mid-November for a sit-down with Bregman, the team’s focus had been on another Boras client, Juan Soto.
    Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Stone’s snackable style was by longtime stylist Petra Flannery, whose other client Zoe Saldaña took home best supporting actress for Emilia Perez at the BAFTAs on the same evening.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Levchin talks about helping customers spend less, not more.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Library staff can connect patrons with the person who bought materials, and after that, patrons can fill out a form that says what their concerns are.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
  • After the leak was stopped, there were no detectable levels of ammonia, and patrons were let back in, officials said.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2025

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“Guest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guest. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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