host

noun

UK /həʊst/

Word Forms

singular	host
plural	hosts

1
countable someone who invites people to a meal or party, or to stay in their home. A woman who does this is sometimes called a hostess
They had brought a present for their hosts.
Synonyms and related words
People at parties and social events
invitee
host
hostess
2
countable someone who introduces and talks to the people taking part in a television or radio programme
a game show/chat show host
Synonyms and related words
People who work in television and radio
anchor
anchorman
anchorwoman
3
countable a place or organization that arranges a special event and provides the area, buildings, equipment, or services needed for it
be/play host to:
Japan is playing host to its first World Championship Grand Prix this weekend.
host nation/country/city/club:
It was an impressive performance from the host nation.
Synonyms and related words
Places of a particular type
a den of iniquity/vice
a happy/favourite hunting ground
anchorage
4
singular a lot of people or things
host of:
The hotel offers a host of leisure activities.
Synonyms and related words
Large quantities or amounts
hoard
tsunami
wall
5
countable biologya plant or animal that has another plant or animal, called a parasite, living on it
Synonyms and related words
Parasites
cryptosporidium
flea
hookworm
6

host
or
host computer
countable computingthe main computer in a network that controls certain processes or files
Synonyms and related words
Computer networking systems
account name
BYOD
carrier hotel
Synonyms and related words
Types of computer
archive site
client
clone
7

the Host
the bread that is used in the Christian ceremony of Communion
Synonyms and related words
Christian religious clothes, objects and symbols
altar
biretta
cassock

host

noun

US /hoʊst/

Word Forms

singular	host
plural	hosts

1
countable someone who invites people to a meal or party, or to stay in their home. A woman who does this is sometimes called a hostess
They had brought a present for their hosts.
Synonyms and related words
People at parties and social events
invitee
host
hostess
2
countable someone who introduces and talks to the people taking part in a television or radio program
a game show/talk show host
Synonyms and related words
People who work in television and radio
anchor
anchorman
anchorwoman
3
countable a place or organization that arranges a special event and provides the area, buildings, equipment, or services needed for it
be/play host to:
Japan is playing host to its first World Championship Grand Prix this weekend.
host nation/country/city/club:
It was an impressive performance from the host nation.
Synonyms and related words
Places of a particular type
a den of iniquity
aerie
a happy/favorite hunting ground
4
singular a lot of people or things
host of:
The hotel offers a host of leisure activities.
Synonyms and related words
Large quantities or amounts
hoard
wall
windfall
5
countable biologya plant or animal that has another plant or animal, called a parasite, living on it
Synonyms and related words
Parasites
cooties
cryptosporidium
flea
6

the Host
the bread that is used in the Christian ceremony of Communion
Synonyms and related words
Christian religious clothes, objects and symbols
altar
biretta
cassock
7

host
or
host computer
countable computingthe main computer in a network that controls certain processes or files
Synonyms and related words
Computer networking systems
account name
BYOD
client-server
Synonyms and related words
Types of computer
archive site
client
clone

host

verb transitive

UK /həʊst/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	host
he/she/it	hosts
present participle	hosting
past tense	hosted
past participle	hosted

1
to arrange a special event and provide the area, buildings, equipment, or services needed for it
Sydney hosted the Olympic Games in 2000.
Synonyms and related words
To organize an event
organize
prepare
plan
2
to introduce and talk to the people taking part in a television or radio programme
She was hosting a radio cookery show on LBC.
Synonyms and related words
Presenting and working on television and radio programmes
anchor
bleep out
bring in
3
to organize and be in charge of a meal or party for guests, especially an official one
The Queen hosted a dinner for leaders attending the European summit.
Synonyms and related words
Entertaining guests
ask
catering
disinvite
4
computingto run websites on a computer, usually for companies
web hosting services at competitive prices
Synonyms and related words
To use the internet
blog
bookmark
browse

host

verb transitive

US /hoʊst/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	host
he/she/it	hosts
present participle	hosting
past tense	hosted
past participle	hosted

1
to arrange a special event and provide the area, buildings, equipment, or services needed for it
Sydney hosted the Olympic Games in 2000.
Synonyms and related words
To organize an event
organize
prepare
plan
2
to introduce and talk to the people taking part in a television or radio program
She was hosting a radio cookery show on LBC.
Synonyms and related words
Presenting and working on television and radio programs
anchor
bleep out
bring in
3
to organize and be in charge of a meal or party for guests, especially an official one
The Queen hosted a dinner for leaders attending the European summit.
Synonyms and related words
Entertaining guests
ask
catering
disinvite
4
computingto run websites on a computer, usually for companies
web hosting services at competitive prices
Synonyms and related words
To use the internet
blog
bookmark
browse

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