1 a person that you have invited to your house or to a particular event that you are paying for:
We have guests staying this weekend. * more than 100 wedding guests * I went to the theatre club as Helen's guest. * He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). * Liz was not on the guest list.
2 a person who is staying at a hotel, etc:
We have accommodation for 500 guests. * a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) * Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m.
3 a famous person or performer who takes part in a television show or concert:
a guest artist / star / singer * Our special guest tonight is... * He made a guest appearance on the show.
4 a person who is invited to a particular place or organization, or to speak at a meeting:
The scientists are here as guests of our government. * a guest speaker
IDIOMS
be my guest (informal) used to give sb permission to do sth that they have asked to do:
'Do you mind if I use the phone?' 'Be my guest.'
verb [V] ~ (on sth) to take part in a television or radio show, a concert, a game, etc. as a visiting or temporary performer or player:
She guested on several chat shows while visiting Britain. * He guested for Leeds United on Saturday.
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