Word Source - www.word.sc/host - Dictionary definition for host

host

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
a vast multitude
Synonyms: horde, legion
an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; the host does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
Antonyms: parasite
a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
Synonyms: emcee, master of ceremonies
archaic terms for army
Synonyms: legion
any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event; "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games"
(medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
the owner or manager of an inn
Synonyms: boniface, innkeeper
a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
Synonyms: server

verb

0 people say that they like this word.

0 people say that they dislike this word.

0 people think that they are this word! Tag It!

This is the perfect word in the eyes of 0 people. Tag It!

0 people feel all warm and fuzzy inside about this word. Tag It!

This word caused 0 people to fail an English test. Tag It!

0 people always have trouble spelling this word. Tag It!