Definition of hostage

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  • hostage is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • hostage is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • hostage is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of hostage

  • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. surety

See definition of hostage in Merriam Webster