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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old Norse |
| Origin: | gestr |
Related topics:
1 someone who is invited to an event or special occasion : 
a banquet for 250 distinguished guestsAmong the invited guests were Jerry Brown and Elihu Harris.
at an event
a banquet for 250 distinguished guestsAmong the invited guests were Jerry Brown and Elihu Harris.2 someone you have invited to stay in your home for a short time : We have guests staying right now. ➔ house guest
in a house
We have guests staying right now.3 someone who is paying to stay in a hotel : Use of the sauna is free to guests.
in a hotel
Use of the sauna is free to guests.4 someone famous who is invited to take part in a show, concert etc, in addition to those who usually take part : We have some great guests for you tonight.
on a show
APWe have some great guests for you tonight.5 used to give someone permission to do what they have asked to do : 'Do you mind if I look at your notes?' 'Be my guest.'
be my guest
spoken'Do you mind if I look at your notes?' 'Be my guest.'WORD FOCUS: hotel 
WORD FOCUS: hotel 
types of hotel: motel, inn, B&B British English, guesthouse British English
types of room: double room (=has a bed for two people)
twin room (=has two single beds)
single room (=for one person)
suite (=has two or more rooms)
people who work at a hotel: desk clerk (=gives you your key)
bellboy British English/bellhop American English (=takes your bags up to your room)
maid also chambermaid (=cleans your room)
manager
someone who is staying at a hotel: guest
the place where you check in, check out, and pay your bill: front desk, reception British English
an arrangement to stay at a hotel: reservation also booking British English
hotel services: room service, wake-up call
➔ See also hotel
WORD FOCUS: hotel types of hotel: motel, inn, B&B British English, guesthouse British English
types of room: double room (=has a bed for two people)
twin room (=has two single beds)
single room (=for one person)
suite (=has two or more rooms)
people who work at a hotel: desk clerk (=gives you your key)
bellboy British English/bellhop American English (=takes your bags up to your room)
maid also chambermaid (=cleans your room)
manager
someone who is staying at a hotel: guest
the place where you check in, check out, and pay your bill: front desk, reception British English
an arrangement to stay at a hotel: reservation also booking British English
hotel services: room service, wake-up call
➔ See also hotel
