Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of gast +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑst.frɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: gast‧vrouw

Noun edit

gastvrouw f (plural gastvrouwen, diminutive gastvrouwtje n)

  1. A hostess (at a party or a venue).

Usage notes edit

This word is not used for air hostesses; stewardess is used for that.

See also edit