Definition of "host"
- noun
A person who allows a guest, particularly into the host's home.
A person or organization responsible for running an event.
A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
Any computer attached to a network.
A computer or software component that provides services.
A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
An organism bearing certain genetic material.
Consecrated bread such as that used in the Christian ceremony of the Eucharist.
A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels).
A large number of items; a large inventory.
The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.
- verb
To perform the role of a host.
To lodge at an inn.
To run software made available to a remote user or process.
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