host
/həʊst/
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially; One that provides a facility for an event; A person or organization responsible for running an event; A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance
- plural
- hosts
Meanings
- 1
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially
Tom is a popular radio host.
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How is your host family?
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- 2
One that provides a facility for an event
- 3
A person or organization responsible for running an event
- 4
A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance
- 5
Any computer attached to a network
- 6
A large number of items; a large inventory
- 7
The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most oftenrare
- 8
A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasiterare
- 9
An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cellsrare
- 10
A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japanrare