ɡest n. & v. --n. 1 a
person invited to
visit another's
house or
have a meal etc. at
the expense of the inviter. 2 a person
lodging at a
hotel,
boarding-house, etc. 3 a an
outside performer invited to
take part with a
regular body of performers. b a person
who takes part by
invitation in a
radio or
television programme (often attrib.: guest artist). 4 (attrib.) a
serving or set
aside for guests (guest-room; guest-night). b
acting as a guest (guest speaker). 5 an
organism living in close
association with
another. --v.intr. be a guest on a radio or television
show or in a
theatrical performance etc. øbe my guest colloq.
make what use you wish of the
available facilities. guest-house a
private house
offering paid accommodation. guest of
honour the
most important guest at an
occasion. øøguestship n. [ME f. ON gestr f. Gmc]