host

Pronunciation: US [hoʊst] UK [həʊst]

n.Master many numerous, massive
v.Hospitality host; host (banquet), host a show
WebHost; host; host

Definitions in English

n.

1.

somebody who invites and entertains guests. A woman who does this is sometimes called a hostess

2.

a place or organization that provides the space and facilities for an event such as an international sporting competition

3.

somebody who presents and interviews guests on a radio or television program

4.

the owner or manager of a bed and breakfast, guest house, or hotel

5.

a lot of people or things

6.

[ Biology] a human, animal, plant, or other organism in or on which another organism, especially a parasite, lives

7.

[ Medical & Healthcare] the recipient of a transplanted or grafted embryo, tissue, or organ

8.

[ Computer] the main computer in a network that controls certain processes or files

9.

[ Computer] server for a website

10.

[ Religion] the bread or wafer consecrated and eaten during the christian ceremony of communion

v.

1.

2.

to arrange a special event and provide the area, buildings, equipment, or services needed for it

3.

to introduce and talk to the people taking part in a television or radio programme

4.

to organize and be in charge of a meal or party for guests, especially an official one

5.

[ Computer] to run websites on a computer, usually for companies

Other Forms

3sg.hosts

Example Sentences

Well might Marshal Noailles tremble when he saw the host arranged against him, commanded moreover by the King of England in person.
Source: C. C. Trench
I feel more at home as a guest than as a host.
Source: Day Lewis
For eight years he acted as host and occasional star of..a half-hour TV series.
Source: P. F. Boller
A sense of deep and humble respect for the people and the country who had hosted them.
Source: John o' London's

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g - shoat
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l - those
m - ghost
o - hoist
p - holts
r - sloth
s - moths
t - shoot
u - sooth
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