houseguest

noun

house·​guest ˈhau̇s-ˌgest How to pronounce houseguest (audio)

Examples of houseguest in a Sentence

We have houseguests this weekend.
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Despite our legendary Southern hospitality, there’s one houseguest that’s never welcome: mice! Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 But when two uninvited houseguests, Ryan and Claire, crash the scene, the weekend takes a dark turn. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 The apartment wouldn’t have too many bedrooms or too many houseguests. Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024 She’s still been busy, though, with all the ski trials and uncouth houseguests. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for houseguest 

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of houseguest was in 1609

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“Houseguest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseguest. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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