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guest

noun

ˈgest

Definition of guest

as in visitor

a person who visits another invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner

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as in client

a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business the headwaiter will seat the guests as soon as the waitress clears and sets a table for them

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Recent Examples of guest On Friday night, Drake welcomed more than 400 guests to New York’s Casa Cipriani for the first of two birthday celebrations, swapping his recent bohemian proclivities for something more dapper. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 As the investigation remains underway, CNN analysis has revealed alleged maintenance issues and guest injuries at several Six Flags parks. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 The principal suite has its own terrace and two walk-in dressing rooms, while the top-floor VIP guest suite opens onto three private balconies and terraces. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026 In addition to Erivo as guest host, this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live UK featured musical guest Blossoms. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guest

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Noun

The library, citing the toys' age and their talent in attracting tens of thousands of visitors a year, wouldn't budge, Brandreth said.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Students had a surprise visitor — Kendall Jenner, who popped in to their classroom, looking way collegiate in an all-white outfit and sweater around her neck.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of visitor

Noun

Government clients account for approximately 80% of revenue, while commercial customers contribute the remaining 20%.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Martin Zummach, an attorney who represents the officer who fired the shot that killed Kohen, says the attorney general's findings cleared his client of criminal wrongdoing.

— SOPHIE BATES, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of client

Noun

Profits are being funded by investors rather than end customers.

— Ming Lu, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
This is where Braze thrives, Stokes said, and adding that to what Salesforce currently offers on marketing — coupled with its trove of other customer data — represents a powerful combination.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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