host gift

Visitor's thank-you present

A host gift is a small present brought when visiting someone's home, typically for a dinner party, overnight stay, or holiday gathering.

Wine, flowers, chocolates, and candles are classic choices.

The gesture acknowledges the host's effort and expense: I need to pick up a host gift before the party.

Also called a hostess gift.

Related

bottle of wine · gratitude · thank you note · etiquette · good manners · guest · dinner · party · thank · housewarming · chocolates · candle · house guest · gesture · thoughtful · arrival · showing up · doorstep

Categories
Opposites
direction of giving

host giftparty favor

Small memento for guests

parting gift · favor · goody bag · welcome gift · swag bag

reciprocity role

host gifthospitality

Generous treatment of guests

hosting · invitation · welcome · accommodation

Family

host, gift, hosts, hosted, hosting, hostess, hostile, hostility, hospitality

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G