Host

/hoʊst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who receives or entertains guests.

The host of the dinner party made sure everyone was comfortable.

A large number of organisms of one kind living together.

The forest was a perfect host for various species of wildlife.

A computer or server that provides data or services to other computers on a network.

The website is hosted on a secure server to protect user information.

verb

To receive or entertain guests.

She will host the annual charity event this weekend.

To provide a space for an event or service.

The company decided to host the conference at a local hotel.

Middle English, from Old French 'oste', from Latin 'hospitem' (guest, host)

house host

A person who serves as a host in a house or residence.

host of events

A large number or variety of events.

host a party

To organize and entertain at a social gathering.

hosting

The act of receiving or entertaining guests.

guest

A person who is invited to visit or stay.

To host a party or an event.

We're gonna host this weekend, come over!

To have a lot of something.

He's hosting a ton of issues right now.