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HOSTESS

/ˈhəʊstəs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

H 4/3
O 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of HOSTESS

noun

A female host.

"The host and hostess greeted their guests at the door."

noun

A female innkeeper.

noun

Stewardess: a woman steward on an airplane.

verb

To host, as a woman.

Synonyms of HOSTESS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of HOSTESS in a Sentence

  • "The host and hostess greeted their guests at the door."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
9
points

Is HOSTESS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HOSTESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HOSTESS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for HOSTESS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hostess Total
Scrabble 4111111 10
WWF 3111111 9

How to Use HOSTESS in Word Games

HOSTESS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HOSTESS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOSTESS to find 77 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HOSTESS

What does HOSTESS mean?
HOSTESS is a noun. A female host.
Is HOSTESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOSTESS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOSTESS worth in Scrabble?
HOSTESS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HOSTESS?
You can make 77 words from the letters in HOSTESS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HOSTESS?
Synonyms of HOSTESS include: hostress. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.