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noun

houseguest

HOWS-gehst

Houseguest (noun) means someone staying overnight or longer as a visitor in another person's home. Example: “We put fresh towels out for our houseguest.”

noun
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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 notes

In 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.

house guest

Rhymes for houseguest

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Frequently asked questions

What does “houseguest” mean?

The word “houseguest” means someone staying overnight or longer as a visitor in another person's home. In plain terms, a visitor who stays with you, as opposed to just dropping by.

How do you pronounce “houseguest”?

“Houseguest” is pronounced HOWS-gehst (/ˈhaʊsˌɡɛst/ in IPA).

How do you use “houseguest” in a sentence?

Here is “houseguest” used in a sentence: “We put fresh towels out for our houseguest.”

What part of speech is “houseguest”?

“Houseguest” is a noun.

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