HOST as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite
   • the host does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • organism (what does organism mean?)
   • being (what does being mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • parasite (what does parasite mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • intermediate host (what does intermediate host mean?)
   • definitive host (what does definitive host mean?)
2. Meaning
   • (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
   Synonym(s)
   • server (what does server mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • computer (what does computer mean?)
   • computing machine (what does computing machine mean?)
   • computing device (what does computing device mean?)
   • data processor (what does data processor mean?)
   • electronic computer (what does electronic computer mean?)
   • information processing system (what does information processing system mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
   Hypernyms(s) Host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • bread (what does bread mean?)
   • breadstuff (what does breadstuff mean?)
   • staff of life (what does staff of life mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a vast multitude
   Synonym(s)
   • horde (what does horde mean?)
   • legion (what does legion mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • multitude (what does multitude mean?)
   • throng (what does throng mean?)
   • concourse (what does concourse mean?)
5. Meaning
   • archaic terms for army
   Synonym(s)
   • legion (what does legion mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • army (what does army mean?)
   • regular army (what does regular army mean?)
   • ground forces (what does ground forces mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • Roman Legion (what does Roman Legion mean?)
   • Sabaoth (what does Sabaoth mean?)
6. Meaning
   • any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
   Usage Example(s)
   • Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • organization (what does organization mean?)
   • organisation (what does organisation mean?)
7. Meaning
   • the owner or manager of an inn
   Synonym(s)
   • boniface (what does boniface mean?)
   • innkeeper (what does innkeeper mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • patron (what does patron mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • hostess (what does hostess mean?)
   • padrone (what does padrone mean?)
   • victualer (what does victualer mean?)
   • victualler (what does victualler mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • host (what does host mean?)
8. Meaning
   • 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
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • adult (what does adult mean?)
   • grownup (what does grownup mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • hostess (what does hostess mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • host (what does host mean?)
9. Meaning
   • (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • recipient (what does recipient mean?)
   • receiver (what does receiver mean?)
10. Meaning
    • a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
    Synonym(s)
    • emcee (what does emcee mean?)
    • master of ceremonies (what does master of ceremonies mean?)
    Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • entertainer (what does entertainer mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • compere (what does compere mean?)
    • Lord of Misrule (what does Lord of Misrule mean?)
    • question master (what does question master mean?)
    • quizmaster (what does quizmaster mean?)
    • ringmaster (what does ringmaster mean?)
    • toastmaster (what does toastmaster mean?)
    • Sullivan (what does Sullivan mean?)
    • Ed Sullivan (what does Ed Sullivan mean?)
    • Edward Vincent Sullivan (what does Edward Vincent Sullivan mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • host (what does host mean?)
    • emcee (what does emcee mean?)
    • compere (what does compere mean?)

HOST as VERB

1. Meaning
   • be the host of or for
   Usage Example(s)
   • We hosted 4 couples last night
   Hypernyms(s) host is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • entertain (what does entertain mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • feast (what does feast mean?)
   • banquet (what does banquet mean?)
   • junket (what does junket mean?)
   • wine and dine (what does wine and dine mean?)
   • emcee (what does emcee mean?)
   • compere (what does compere mean?)
   • do the honors (what does do the honors mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • host (what does host mean?)
   • innkeeper (what does innkeeper mean?)
   • boniface (what does boniface mean?)
   • master of ceremonies (what does master of ceremonies mean?)
   • emcee (what does emcee mean?)
   • host (what does host mean?)
   • host (what does host mean?)