hostess

Universal Words noun 1 a woman who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc.; a woman who has people staying at her home: Mary was always the perfect hostess. * Many thanks to our host and hostess for such a wonderful evening. 2 a woman who is employed to welcome and entertain men at a NIGHTCLUB 3 a woman who introduces and talks to guests on a television or radio show 4 (AmE) a woman who greets the customers in a restaurant seealsoHOST