Host

Quick meaning: Host is a noun meaning One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. One that provides a facility for an event.
2. A person or organization responsible for running an event.
3. A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
4. (multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.
5. (computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
6. (ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
7. (evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.

Example Sentences

Our company will host the annual conference this year.

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

Our company is host of the annual conference this year.

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

Word Forms

• hosts
• hosting
• hosted

Synonyms for host

Depending on context, synonyms include presenter, horde, emcee, innkeeper, legion, server.

Antonyms for host

Common opposites include parasite.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include emcee, horde, legion, server, innkeeper, organizer.

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