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| host [ hōst ] |
noun (plural hosts) |
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1. somebody entertaining guests: somebody who invites and entertains guests
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2. broadcasting somebody introducing guests on show: somebody who presents and interviews guests on a radio or television program
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3. place where event is held: a place or organization that provides the space and facilities for an event such as an international sporting competition
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4. biology organism infected by parasite: a human, animal, plant, or other organism in or on which another organism, especially a parasite, lives
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5. medicine graft or transplant recipient: the recipient of a transplanted or grafted embryo, tissue, or organ
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6. leisure landlord of inn: the owner or manager of a bed and breakfast, guest house, or hotel
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7. comput main computer in network: the main computer that controls specific functions or files in a network
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8. restaurant greeter: somebody employed in a restaurant to greet and seat customers
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transitive verb (past and past participle host·ed, present participle host·ing, 3rd person present singular hosts) |
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1. accommodate event: to provide the space and facilities for an event such as an international sporting competition
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2. broadcasting introduce guests on show: to act as the host of a television or radio program
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3. entertain guests: to be the host of a social or official gathering
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4. online create Web site for somebody: to create and maintain a Web site for somebody as a service
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| [13th century. Via Old French (h)oste "host, guest" < Latin hospit-] |
