Host /hoʊst/
1. 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
synset: host
3. an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
synset: host
4. a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
synset: master_of_ceremonies, emcee, host
6. any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event; "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games"
synset: host
7. (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
synset: host
8. the owner or manager of an inn
synset: host, innkeeper, boniface
9. a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
synset: Host
10. (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
1. be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night"
synset: host
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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