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Meaning of 'host' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Host [ n.]
- The consecrated wafer, believed to be the body of Christ, which in the Mass is offered as a sacrifice; also, the bread before consecration.
- An army; a number of men gathered for war.
- Any great number or multitude; a throng.
- One who receives or entertains another, whether gratuitously or for compensation; one from whom another receives food, lodging, or entertainment; a landlord.
2 . Host [ v. i.]
- To lodge at an inn; to take up entertainment.
3 . Host [ v. t.]
- To give entertainment to.

Meaning of 'host' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . host [ n]
Meaning (1):
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
Example in sentence:
  • Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
2 . host [ v]
Meaning (2):
- be the host of or for
Example in sentence:
  • We hosted 4 couples last night

Nearby Words:

hosanna hosannas hose hosen hosier hosiery hospice hospitable hospitableness hospitably

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