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Meaning of hosts

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hosts

Pronunciation:/həʊsts//hoʊsts/

noun

Definitions

  1. One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

    Example: A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.

  2. One that provides a facility for an event.

  3. A person or organization responsible for running an event.

    Example: Our company is host of the annual conference this year.

  4. A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.

    Example: The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform the role of a host.

    Example: I was terrible at hosting that show.

  2. To lodge at an inn.

  3. To run software made available to a remote user or process.

    Example: Kremvax hosts a variety of services.

noun

Definitions

  1. A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)

  2. A large number of items; a large inventory.

    Example: The dealer stocks a host of parts for my Model A.

noun

Definitions

  1. The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.