How to Use hostess in a Sentence

hostess

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  • She's the hostess of a popular talk show.
  • We were greeted by our hostess.
  • As a bonus for the hostess this dip can be made up to two days ahead of time.
    — Angela Brassinga, Sunset Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
  • But our wine hostess saved me a trip to the boyfriend doghouse.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Want to bring a cozy hostess gift that isn't a bottle of red?
    — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 20 Nov. 2022
  • This is an easy spot to pick up a quick hostess gift or a few small things for the kitchen.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 July 2022
  • The hostess keeps treats at the door and hands them to guests upon arrival.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The hostess — dressed in black — will serve wine and start dinner.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Grab the platter for a hostess gift, or add it to your own table decor.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • His wife greeted us all, like a great hostess, and then left.
    — Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2023
  • The perfect hostess gift that can't get enough of the zodiac signs.
    — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Its solid lineup makes this one of the best hostess gifts.
    — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
  • When one of the men gets fresh with the hostess, played by Caitlin Stasey, Gavin gives the signal to dish out some swift justice.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, the cute little tins are easy to tote around and make great stocking stuffers or hostess gifts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Think of the three flaming orbs Mr. Owens suspended from a crane as hostess presents.
    — New York Times, 29 June 2022
  • So, think beyond a bottle of wine and take a look at some of our favorite gift ideas to impress the hostess with the mostest.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
  • This in itself will not make the party any easier from the hostess’s point of view.
    — Nancy Mitford, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Starts at: $25 Reds, whites, and rosés delivered straight to their door are perfect for the hostess on your list.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Dec. 2022
  • For the host or hostess, consider a piece of Jucaica sure to be cherished for years to come.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Diesel went to the suite’s master bedroom with one of the hostesses, and all but Jonasson and another of the women left the suite.
    — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Cole got her start as a hostess and waitress at the restaurant chain Hooters in her teens.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • But a gracious hostess does not act as if guests have already left.
    — Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The hostess floated from room to room, hugging and laughing with her friends in a black tux with a purple tie.
    — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023
  • At the end of the meeting, Bourne offered Gerald the job of hostess and told her to report to the restaurant the following day.
    — Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 7 July 2022
  • The two hostesses left the hotel, and according to the suit, Jonasson entered Diesel’s bedroom to go speak to him.
    — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Turning the table means turning first to talk to the person on your right, and then, when the hostess switches, to the person on your left.
    — Judith Martin, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Take a look out our editors’ picks for hostess gifts here.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The hostess has reserved the restaurant’s private dining room for the party.
    — Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2022
  • It’s made from 100% cotton and makes a great add-in for an Easter basket or to gift the hostess of your Easter meal.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • As the hostess walks Darcy and her party to the table, viewers can catch a glimpse of the photo resting on the mantel.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023

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