Guest

Definition

Guest refers to a person who is invited to visit, stay, or participate in an event, typically as a recipient of hospitality. It can also denote a person using a service or temporarily present in a place. In technology, it can describe a user or account with limited privileges.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb (rare)

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɡɛst/
• Respelling: gest

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɡɛst/
• Respelling: gest

Etymology

The word "guest" originates from Old English "gæst," meaning "visitor" or "stranger," derived from Proto-Germanic "*gastiz" and Proto-Indo-European "*ghos-ti-," meaning "stranger" or "someone who is hosted."

Derivatives

• Guesthouse (noun)
• Guestroom (noun)
• Guestbook (noun)
• Guestlist (noun)
• Guesting (verb, rare)

Synonyms

• Visitor
• Invitee
• Patron

Antonyms

• Host
• Resident
• None

Usage

The term "guest" is commonly used in social, hospitality, and technological contexts. For example, "The hotel welcomed its guests with complimentary drinks," or "He logged into the system as a guest user."

Related Terms

• Host: A person or entity providing hospitality or services.
• Visitor: Someone who visits a place or event temporarily.
• Patron: A customer, especially in a hospitality setting.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person invited to an event or location: Refers to someone receiving hospitality or accommodation.
  • Example: "The guest arrived promptly for dinner."
• A temporary user or visitor: Describes someone utilizing a service or space for a limited time.
  • Example: "The software allows access for guest users."

Verb (rare)

• To appear as a guest: Refers to temporarily participating in an event or activity.
  • Example: "She guested on the talk show last night."