hostess/'həʊstɪs $ 'hoʊ-/

n.

➊ a woman who invites guests to a party, meal, etc.

➋ a woman who introduces and talks to guests on TV or radio

n. [C]

➊ 女主人：The hostess prepared a wonderful meal. 女主人准备了一桌丰盛的饭菜。

➋ 女主持：She is the hostess of a popular talk show. 她是一个广受欢迎的脱口秀节目的主持人。

air hostess 空姐，女航空乘务员

构词host + -ess