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HOST

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There are 11 meanings of the word Host.

How to pronounce host:

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Host - as a noun

A technical name for the bread used in the service of mass or holy communion

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adult6grownup13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A vast multitude

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horde9legion7

An animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
being8organism11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
parasite10

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emcee9master of ceremonies
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
entertainer11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Archaic terms for army

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
legion7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
army9ground forcesregular army
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event

Example: "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the olympic games"

(medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

The owner or manager of an inn

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boniface15innkeeper15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
patron8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
server9

Host - as a verb

Be the host of or for

Example: "We hosted 4 couples last night"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
entertain9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was the host of the party."
"The hotel provided a warm welcome as a host."
"The talk show host invited the audience to participate."
"The comedian was the host of the evening."
"The host of the event gave a speech to welcome everyone."
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Word Game Points

Is HOST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, host is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is HOST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, host is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is HOST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, host is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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