host

Definition

• n. 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
• n. an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
• n. archaic terms for army
• n. any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event

Word forms

Past participle

hosted

Present participle

hosting

Past tense

hosted

Third person singular

hosts

Example sentences

1. n.

   The host of the show welcomed everyone with a big smile.

2. vt.

   She will host the annual charity event this year.

3. n.

   The server acts as a host for the website's data.