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| banquet |
to take part in a banquet as host or guest. [1/4 definitions] |
| bellboy |
a man or boy employed by a hotel to carry luggage, food, or drink to the guest rooms, run errands, and page guests. |
| checkout |
the time by which a guest at a hotel must vacate his or her room and pay the bill. [1/4 definitions] |
| company |
a guest or guests. [1/7 definitions] |
| concertize |
to give solo recitals and concerts, as a musician who tours, performing alone or as a guest artist. |
| guest of honor |
a distinguished guest, such as a main speaker, brought to such an event by special invitation. [1/2 definitions] |
| loving cup |
a large, usu. silver drinking cup with two or more handles by which it was passed from guest to guest at banquets or other festive gatherings, now often given as a sports trophy. |
| nonguest |
combined form of guest. |
| place card |
a small name card, used esp. at formal dinners, that is set at the place each guest is to occupy at a table. |
| potluck |
a meal that is prepared without any special planning, esp. one served to a guest. [1/2 definitions] |
| register |
to enter one's name, and often other information about oneself, on a guest list or list of event participants to show that one is in attendance. [1/15 definitions] |
| stay1 |
to be a guest or lodger. [1/12 definitions] |
| visit |
to remain in (a place) temporarily as a guest. [2/9 definitions] |
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