hosts
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/hoʊsts/
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/həʊsts/
(host)
entertainer or provider
Etymology
'host' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'hospes,' where 'hospes' meant 'guest' or 'stranger.'
'hospes' transformed into the Old French word 'hoste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'host' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'guest' or 'stranger,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who receives or entertains guests.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who receives or entertains guests.
The host welcomed everyone to the party.
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Noun 2
an organism that harbors a parasite, mutual partner, or commensal partner, typically providing nourishment and shelter.
The mosquito is a host for the malaria parasite.
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Verb 1
to act as a host by receiving or entertaining guests.
She will host the dinner party this weekend.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 05:32