HOST





Definition:

  1. [noun] 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

  2. [noun] a vast multitude
    Synonyms: horde, legion

  3. [noun] an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; the host does not benefit and is often harmed by the association

  4. [noun] a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
    Synonyms: master of ceremonies, emcee

  5. [noun] archaic terms for army
    Synonyms: legion

  6. [noun] any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event; "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games"

  7. [noun] (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

  8. [noun] the owner or manager of an inn
    Synonyms: innkeeper, boniface

  9. [noun] a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
    Synonyms: Host

  10. [noun] (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
    Synonyms: server

  11. [verb] be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night"

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