houseguest

noun

house·​guest ˈhau̇s-ˌgest How to pronounce houseguest (audio)
Synonyms of houseguestnext
: guest sense 1a

Examples of houseguest in a Sentence

We have houseguests this weekend.
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Napoleon proves to be a most reckless houseguests, not only inspiring people he’s just met to risk their lives on his behalf, but also encouraging the Darcys to throw a lavish ball at Pemberley to facilitate his escape. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 Self is a longtime friend of Blackwood’s as well as a frequent houseguest. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 The best thing about being in the Big Brother jury house is getting to finally relax with all of my fellow houseguests without the game necessarily being involved 24-7 in our lives. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026 Big Brother Season 28 is down to its final four, and the night will reveal the final three houseguests who can still win the whole game. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for houseguest

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of houseguest was in 1609

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