How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
Hostess et host club (établissement) — Les Hostess Clubs sont des établissements nombreux au Japon employant des femmes qui ont pour rôle de tenir compagnie à leurs clients masculins en leur offrant boissons et conversation. Tous ont une caractéristique commune aussi bien dans l… … Wikipédia en Français
hostess — n. 1) an air (BE), airline (AE) hostess 2) a dance hall; nightclub hostess USAGE NOTE: The term flight attendant has almost completely replaced air hostess and airline hostess. * * * [ həʊstɪs] airline (AE) hostess nightclub hostess (USAGE NOTE:… … Combinatory dictionary
hostess — ► NOUN 1) a female host. 2) a woman employed to welcome and entertain customers at a nightclub or bar. 3) a stewardess on an aircraft, train, etc … English terms dictionary
Host and hostess clubs — Hostess clubs are a common feature in the night time entertainment industry of Japan as well as other east Asian countries and areas outside Asia with a high oriental population. They are establishments that employ primarily female staff and… … Wikipedia
hostess — UK [ˈhəʊstɪs] / US [ˈhoʊstəs] noun [countable] Word forms hostess : singular hostess plural hostesses 1) a woman who invites someone to a meal or party, or to stay for a short time in her home. A man who does this is called a host. 2) a woman who … English dictionary
hostess — n. 1 a woman who receives or entertains a guest. 2 a woman employed to welcome and entertain customers at a nightclub etc. 3 a stewardess on an aircraft, train, etc. (air hostess). Etymology: ME f. OF (h)ostesse (as HOST(2)) … Useful english dictionary
hostess — host|ess [ houstəs ] noun count ▸ 1 woman who invites ▸ 2 on television/radio ▸ 3 in nightclub/bar ▸ 4 in restaurant ▸ 5 female flight attendant 1. ) a woman who invites someone to a meal or party, or to stay for a short time in her home. A man… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
hostess — host|ess [ˈhəustıs US ˈhou ] n 1.) a woman at a party, meal etc who has invited all the guests and provides them with food, drink etc →↑host 2.) a woman who introduces and talks to the guests on a television or radio show →↑host 3.) a woman who… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hostess — noun a female host. ↘a woman employed to welcome and entertain customers at a nightclub or bar. ↘a stewardess on an aircraft, train, etc … English new terms dictionary
Host club (sexualité) — Hostess et host club (établissement) Les Hostess Clubs sont des établissements nombreux au Japon employant des femmes qui ont pour rôle de tenir compagnie à leurs clients masculins en leur offrant boissons et conversation. Tous ont une… … Wikipédia en Français
