Host — synonyms, host antonyms, definition

1. host (Noun) archaic

MC animal army array assemblage band bevy body boniface bunch carrier cloud communion crowd emcee entertainer eucharist flock gathering group • • • parasite

host (Noun) — A technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion.

host (Noun) — 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.

host (Noun) — A vast multitude.

host (Noun) — An animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association.

host (Noun) — A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers).

host (Noun) — Any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event. ex. "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games"

host (Noun) — (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor.

host (Noun) — The owner or manager of an inn.

host (Noun) — (computing) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network.

host (Noun) — Army.

adult army being bread breadstuff computer computing device computing machine concourse data processor electronic computer entertainer ground forces grownup information processing system multitude organisation organism organization patron • • • Ed Sullivan Edward Vincent Sullivan Lord of Misrule Roman Legion Sabaoth Sullivan compere definitive host hostess intermediate host padrone question master quizmaster ringmaster symposiarch toastmaster victualer victualler computer network

2. host (Verb) archaic

accommodate admit embrace entertain hail receive receive guests salute treat usher in wave at welcome

host (Verb) — Be the host of or for. ex. "We hosted 4 couples last night"

entertain banquet compere do the honors do the honours emcee feast junket wine and dine

3. host (US) archaic

chairman master of ceremonies speaker