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Waitress vs. Hostess — What's the Difference?

Waitress vs. Hostess — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Waitress and Hostess

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Waitress

A woman who serves at a table, as in a restaurant. See Usage Notes at -ess, waiter.

Hostess

A woman who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.

Waitress

A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.
A waitress in a cocktail bar.

Hostess

A woman who manages an inn or hotel.

Waitress

(stative) To work as a waitress.
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Hostess

A woman who is the emcee or interviewer on a radio or television program.

Waitress

A female waiter or attendant; a waiting maid or waiting woman.

Hostess

A woman who is employed to greet and assist patrons, as in a restaurant.

Waitress

A woman waiter

Hostess

A woman who is employed to dance with customers in a dance hall or nightclub. See Usage Note at -ess.

Hostess

A female host.
The host and hostess greeted their guests at the door.

Hostess

A female innkeeper.

Hostess

Stewardess: a woman steward on an airplane.

Hostess

A bar hostess or bargirl; a paid female companion offering conversation and in some cases sex.

Hostess

To host, as a woman.

Hostess

A female host; a woman who hospitably entertains guests at her house.

Hostess

A woman who entertains guests for compensation; a female innkeeper.

Hostess

A woman host

Hostess

A woman innkeeper

Hostess

A woman steward on an airplane

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