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Host - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A host is a person who receives or entertains guests, or the presenter of an event. It can also refer to a computer that provides services to other devices on a network.

host

/hoʊst/ /həʊst/

Definition:

A person who receives or entertains guests, or an organism harboring a parasite.

Synonyms:

entertainer, presenter, anchor, emcee

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

guest, parasite

Common Collocations:

host a party, host country, host family, host organism

Derivatives:

hosting, hosted, hostess

Usage Tips:

Use "host" as a noun for someone welcoming guests or as a verb for organizing an event.

Common Phrases:

host with the most, play host to, be your own host

Etymology:

From Old French "hoste," meaning "guest" or "host," derived from Latin "hospes."

Examples:

  • 1. She will host the conference next week.
  • 2. The TV show needs a new host.
  • 3. Our country is the host of the Olympics.
  • 4. The virus needs a living host to survive.

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