hostess

Example Sentences

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Although she performed as a hostess in Washington—she preferred it greatly to Albany—she badgered Seward almost constantly to give up politics and settle for a quiet life lawyering in Auburn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

The hostess usually puts on a nice spread: dips, fresh bread, cuts of ham and beef, Christmas tree-shaped chips with hummus and salsa cruda, mince pies, chocolate squares, etc.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Hanks recalled a story from the making of “I Like Me” where he and some colleagues were dining at a restaurant where the hostess asked them what they were working on.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

Attempting to regroup, Lindsey and Stevie took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet, with Nicks serving as a hostess at Clementine’s.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025

As we stood in the entranceway of the restaurant waiting for a table, the hostess came over and offered to find a table for two—for me and my friend.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad