houseguests
People staying over
Houseguests are people staying temporarily in someone's home, typically friends or relatives rather than paying lodgers.
The term implies an expected visit of at least one night: We're having houseguests this weekend.
The compound distinguishes from guests who come only for a meal or party.
Houseguests and fish both start to smell after three days.
Receiving guests socially
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- greetingExpression of welcome
- warmthHeat you feel
- generosityReadiness to give freely
graciousness · entertaining · cordiality · friendliness · reception · invitation · kindness · comfort
Connected by blood
- friendNon-kin mutual bond
- in-lawsRelatives through marriage
- familyRelated people together
- colleagueProfessional associate
acquaintance · reunion · catch-up · bonding · companionship · fellowship · visit · overnight
Customs of polite conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- respectRegard with honor
- gratitudeThankfulness for kindness received
- thank-youExpression of gratitude
tidiness · cleanliness · helpfulness · politeness · boundaries · consideration · duration · overstaying
Bedroom for visitors
- sofa-bedDual-purpose seating and mattress
- futonConvertible couch-bed
- linensHousehold fabric goods
- towelsCloths for drying
pillows · blankets · duvet · comforter · toiletries · bathroom · nightstand · hangers
Unauthorized entry into space
- overstayRemain beyond appropriate duration
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
unexpected · awkward · crowded · exhausting · freeloading · demanding · high-maintenance · difficult
hosting
Receiving guests socially
generosity · graciousness · entertaining · cordiality · friendliness · reception · invitation · kindness · comfort · goodwill
relative
Connected by blood
colleague · acquaintance · reunion · catch-up · bonding · companionship · fellowship · visit · overnight · weekend
manners
Customs of polite conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- respectRegard with honor
- gratitudeThankfulness for kindness received
thank-you · tidiness · cleanliness · helpfulness · politeness · boundaries · consideration · duration · overstaying · reciprocity
guestroom
Bedroom for visitors
towels · pillows · blankets · duvet · comforter · toiletries · bathroom · nightstand · hangers · washcloths
intrusion
Unauthorized entry into space
- overstayRemain beyond appropriate duration
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
uninvited · unexpected · awkward · crowded · exhausting · freeloading · demanding · high-maintenance · difficult · territorial
houseguestshosts
Those who entertain guests
hostess · homeowner · homeowners · householder · landlords
houseguestsresidents
People living somewhere
tenants · permanent residents · occupants · homeowners · inhabitants