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Type Words
Synonyms emcee, master of ceremonies
Type of entertainer
Has types quizmaster, question master, ringmaster, compere, lord of misrule, symposiarch, toastmaster
Type Words
Synonyms server
Type of information processing system, data processor, computing machine, computing device, computer, electronic computer
Type Words
Synonyms legion
Type of ground forces, regular army, army
Has types sabaoth, roman legion
Type Words
Synonyms boniface, innkeeper
Type of patron
Has types padrone, victualler, victualer, hostess
Type Words
Synonyms horde, legion
Type of multitude, concourse, throng
Type Words
Type of being, organism
Has types definitive host, intermediate host
Type Words
Type of organization, organisation


Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games.
Type Words
Type of grownup, adult
Has types hostess
Type Words
Type of breadstuff, bread, staff of life
Type Words
Type of entertain
Has types emcee, do the honors, compere, banquet, wine and dine, junket, feast


We hosted 4 couples last night.
Type Words
Type of recipient, receiver

Examples of host

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Prince Mel is our co-host, and the charming Pat adds a level of lovely elegance.
From the forbes.com
Uncorked CanvasA new art studio will host a grand opening celebration April 8-9.
From the thenewstribune.com
Trains had stopped, power was out and her host family was unable to pick her up.
From the thenewstribune.com
Entitlements established in a host of federal statutes may now become mandatory.
From the bostonherald.com
The Ducks have won four straight and eight of their last nine games as the host.
From the sacbee.com
South Korea, the host of the meeting, has put two big trade items on the agenda.
From the online.wsj.com
Zuckerberg joined host Eisenberg for the opening monologue of the show Saturday.
From the heraldtribune.com
The Tigers host WCHA-leading Denver next Friday to begin a home-and-home series.
From the denverpost.com
Hanie strongly refuted that during an interview with talk show host Dan Patrick.
From the tennessean.com
More examples
  • 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
  • Be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night"
  • Horde: a vast multitude
  • An animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
  • Master of ceremonies: a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
  • Archaic terms for army
  • Host is a studio album recorded by British band Paradise Lost. The album saw the band moving further away from their previous metal sound to something more akin to a melancholy style of synthpop.
  • In biology, a host is an organism that harbors a parasite (that is, a virus, a bacterium, a protozoan, or a fungus), or a mutual or commensal symbiont, typically providing nourishment and shelter. ...
  • Host is the second studio album by Critters Buggin of Seattle, Washington and was released in 1996. It was recorded December 18-20 at Bad Animals and December 21-23 live at OK Hotel 1995. Originally released by Loosegroove, Host was reissued by Kufala Recordings in 2004.