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houseguest

[ hous-gest ]

noun

  1. a person staying with a household as a guest for one night or longer.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of houseguest1

First recorded in 1920–25; house + guest

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Example Sentences

The houseguest from hell has been immortalized numerous times on film and television.

He soon employs his new houseguest as a dancer in his burlesque theater and eventually pimps her out to select clients.

When a houseguest plays music loud enough to drown out her voice, she turns to index cards.

Smith spoke guardedly of the 13 months during which Assange was his houseguest.

Like an unwanted houseguest, rather than charm, this show grates after even just a few minutes.

"I am shocked that the podesta would arrest your houseguest," she said.

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