Guest and Houseguest

Guest

Guest noun - A person who visits another.
Usage example: invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner

Houseguest and guest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Houseguest" instead a noun "Guest".

Nearby Word: guesthouse

Houseguest

Houseguest noun - A guest entertained in your house.
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Guest and houseguest are semantically related. You can use "Guest" instead a noun "Houseguest".
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