Host

/həʊst/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
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. (multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.
6. (computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
7. (ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
8. (evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.

Example Sentences

A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.

Time is like a fashionable host, / That slightly shakes his parting guest by the hand.

Our company is host of the annual conference this year.

The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.

Viruses depend on the host that they infect in order to be able to reproduce.

A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents.

The so-called junk DNA is known, so far, to provide no apparent benefit to its host.

Our company will host the annual conference this year.

Synonyms for host

Antonyms for host

Related Words

Word Forms

• hosts
• hoast
• hosting
• hosted

Usage Notes

Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.

Practice and Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions