noun
houseguest
HOWS-gehst
noun
1
Someone staying overnight or longer as a visitor in another person's home.
"We put fresh towels out for our houseguest."
How to Use Houseguest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA visitor who stays with you, as opposed to just dropping by.
Word Forms
houseguests plural
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Etymology
From house + guest.