Host

/houst/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A person who receives or entertains guests: A host is someone who invites people to a social event, such as a party at their home, and is responsible for their well-being during the event.
    • The owner or manager of a place of lodging: A host can be the proprietor of an inn or hotel.
    • A person who presents a program or event: A host is someone who introduces speakers, performers, or segments in a formal setting, such as a ceremony or television show.
    • (Biology) An organism that supports a parasite: In biology, a host is an animal or plant that provides nourishment and shelter to a parasite, often to its own detriment.
    • (Computing) A central computer in a network: In computer science, a host is a computer that provides data, services, or resources to other computers (clients) on a network.
    • A large number of people or things: A host can refer to a vast multitude or great number.
    • (Archaic) An army: An old term for a large armed force.

  2. Verb:

    • To act as a host for guests or an event: To receive or entertain people socially or to be the organizer and presenter of an event.
    • To provide the facilities or setting for an event: To serve as the location or sponsor for a function.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • She was a gracious host at the dinner party. (She welcomed and took care of her guests.)
    • The television host introduced the next guest with enthusiasm. (The presenter on TV welcomed the next person.)
    • The flea is a parasite that lives on a mammalian host. (The flea lives on and feeds from an animal.)
    • The file server acts as the network host. (The central computer manages file access for other computers.)
    • We faced a host of problems during the project. (We encountered a great many problems.)

  • Verb:

    • They host a charity gala every year. (They organize and run the annual charity event.)
    • Our company will host the international conference. (Our company will provide the venue and organization for the conference.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To play host to": To act as the host for a specific event or visitor.

    • The city will play host to the Olympic Games. (The city will be the organizer and venue for the Olympics.)

  • "A host country": The nation that organizes and holds an international event.

    • Japan was the host country for the 2020 Summer Olympics. (Japan organized and staged the games.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Hostess (n): A female host. Also, a woman who greets and seats guests in a restaurant.

    • The hostess showed us to our table.

  • Hostile (adj): Unfriendly, antagonistic. (Shares the Latin root hostis, meaning enemy, but meaning is distinct from "host".)

    • He gave me a hostile glare.

  • Hosting (n/gerund): The action of serving as a host.

    • Web hosting is the service of storing website files on a server.
Synonyms
  • Entertainer (n): One who receives guests socially.
  • Presenter (n): One who introduces a show or event.
  • Emcee (n): Master of ceremonies; a person who hosts an event.
  • Multitude (n): A large number of people or things.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Host up (informal/computing): To start or make a server/computer available as a host.
    • I need to host up the game server so my friends can join.
Related Idioms

  • "Reckon without one's host": To make plans without consulting the person in charge or without considering all the facts.

    • By announcing the changes without the director's approval, he reckoned without his host. (He failed to consider the authority of his boss.)

  • "A host in himself/herself": A person who is as capable or energetic as many people combined.

    • During the crisis, she was a host in herself, managing every detail. (She did the work of many people.)
Noun
  1. (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
  2. a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
  3. the owner or manager of an inn
  4. (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
  5. any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
    • Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
  6. archaic terms for army
  7. a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
  8. an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
  9. a vast multitude
  10. a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
Verb
  1. be the host of or for
    • We hosted 4 couples last night

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