Host: meaning, definitions and examples

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host

 

[ hษ™สŠst ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

event organization

A person who receives or entertains other people as guests.

Synonyms

MC, emcee, master of ceremonies

Examples of usage

  • The host welcomed the guests to the party.
  • She was the host of the charity event.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A computer or other device on a network that manages network resources.

Synonyms

mainframe, server

Examples of usage

  • The website is hosted on a server in a data center.
  • The host computer controls the flow of data.
Context #3 | Verb

event organization

To organize and present a show, party, or other social event.

Synonyms

emcee, preside over

Examples of usage

  • She will host the awards ceremony next week.
  • We are hosting a barbecue at our house.

Translations

Translations of the word "host" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anfitriรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคœเคฌเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gastgeber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tuan rumah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพัะฟะพะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gospodarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรดte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anfitriรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ev sahibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุถูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hostitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hostiteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธปๆŒไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gostitelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gestgjafi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anfitriรณn

Etymology

The word 'host' comes from the Old French word 'hoste', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'hospitem', meaning 'guest' or 'host'. Originally, the word referred to someone who receives guests or provides hospitality. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the concept of managing or controlling resources, such as in the context of technology. Today, 'host' is commonly used in both social and technological contexts.

See also: hostage, hostages, hostel, hostile, hosting.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,415, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.