Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of gast +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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gastvrouw f (plural gastvrouwen, diminutive gastvrouwtje n)

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

Usage notes

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

See also

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