host

A2
Pronunciation
/həʊst/
/hoʊst/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

Example Sentences
  • A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.
2 Definition

One that provides a facility for an event.

3 Definition

A person or organization responsible for running an event.

Example Sentences
  • Our company is host of the annual conference this year.
4 Definition

A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.

Example Sentences
  • The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.
5 Definition

Any computer attached to a network.

6 Definition

A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.

Example Sentences
  • Viruses depend on the host that they infect in order to be able to reproduce.
7 Definition

(evolution) An organism bearing certain genetic material.

Example Sentences
  • The so-called junk DNA is known, so far, to provide no apparent benefit to its host.
8 Definition

A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.

9 Definition

A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)

10 Definition

A large number of items; a large inventory.

Example Sentences
  • The dealer stocks a host of parts for my Model A.
11 Definition

The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perform the role of a host.

Example Sentences
  • I was terrible at hosting that show.
2 Definition

To lodge at an inn.

3 Definition

To run software made available to a remote user or process.

Example Sentences
  • Kremvax hosts a variety of services.