ALL meanings of host
host
H h - noun Technical meaning of host 1. (networking) A computer connected to a network. The term node includes devices such as routers and printers which would not normally be called "hosts". 2. (communications) A computer to which one connects using a terminal emulator. 1
- noun host A person who receives or entertains other people as guests. 1
- noun host the bread or wafer consecrated in the celebration of the Eucharist. 1
- verb with object host to be the host at (a dinner, reception, etc.): He hosted a reception for new members. 1
- verb with object host to act as host to: The vice president hosted the foreign dignitaries during their visit. 1
- verb with object host to act as master of ceremonies, moderator, or interviewer for: to host a popular talk show. 1
- verb without object host to perform the duties or functions of a host. 1
- noun host sb: receives guests 1
- noun host TV: presenter 1
- noun host carrier of parasite 1
- noun host transplant recipient 1
- noun host internet server 1
- transitive verb host event: hold 1
- transitive verb host receive as a guest 1
- transitive verb host provide internet server 1
- noun host large quantity 1
- noun host army, multitude 1
- noun host eucharist bread 1
- noun host sun, moon, stars 1
- countable noun host The host at a party is the person who has invited the guests and provides the food, drink, or entertainment. 0
- verb host If someone hosts a party, dinner, or other function, they have invited the guests and provide the food, drink, or entertainment. 0
- countable noun host A country, city, or organization that is the host of an event provides the facilities for that event to take place. 0
- verb host If a country, city, or organization hosts an event, they provide the facilities for the event to take place. 0
- countable noun host The host of a radio or television show is the person who introduces it and talks to the people who appear in it. 0
- verb host The person who hosts a radio or television show introduces it and talks to the people who appear in it. 0
- quantifier host A host of things is a lot of them. 0
- countable noun host If an area is host to living things, those creatures live and feed in that area. 0
- countable noun host A host or a host computer is the main computer in a network of computers, which controls the most important files and programs. 0
- countable noun host The host of a parasite is the plant or animal which it lives on or inside and from which it gets its food. 0
- countable noun host The Host is the bread which is used to represent the body of Christ in Christian church services such as Holy Communion. 0
- noun host a person who receives or entertains guests, esp in his own home 0
- noun host a country or organization which provides facilities for and receives visitors to an event 0
- noun host (as modifier) 0
- noun host the compere of a show or television programme 0
- noun host an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite 0
- noun host an animal, esp an embryo, into which tissue is experimentally grafted 0
- noun host a computer connected to a network and providing facilities to other computers and their users 0
- noun host the owner or manager of an inn 0
- verb host to be the host of (a party, programme, etc) 0
- noun host One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially. 0
- verb host to leave (a restaurant) without paying the bill 0
- noun host One that provides a facility for an event. 0
- noun host a great number; multitude 0
- noun host A person or organization responsible for running an event. 0
- noun host the bread consecrated in the Eucharist 0
- noun host A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance. 0
- noun host one who entertains guests either at home or elsewhere 0
- noun host (computing, Internet) A server in a network. 0
- noun host a person who keeps an inn or hotel; innkeeper 0
- noun host (computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network. 0