a woman host
"The hotel lobby was filled with guests, and the warm welcome from the manager's wife made her feel like a valued member of the family right away."
a woman innkeeper
"The old hostess welcomed every traveler into her cozy inn with warm bread and fresh milk."
a woman steward on an airplane
"The friendly hostess offered me some coffee while we waited for takeoff."
A female host.
"At the grand dinner party, the elegant hostess greeted every guest at the door with a warm smile and a glass of champagne."
To host, as a woman.
"When my mother arrived at the airport to greet her visiting sister from overseas, she stepped up immediately as the gracious hostess for their family reunion."