host (n.)

  1. 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

  2. (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

    [ Syn: server ]

  3. a vast multitude

    [ Syn: horde , legion ]

  4. an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association

  5. a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)

    [ Syn: master of ceremonies , emcee ]

  6. archaic terms for army

    [ Syn: legion ]

  7. any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event; Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games'

  8. (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

  9. the owner or manager of an inn

    [ Syn: innkeeper , boniface ]

  10. a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion

    [ Syn: host ]

    host (v.)

  1. be the host of or for; We hosted 4 couples last night'

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