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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