Definitions

1. noun

a person or organization that provides or is responsible for a service, event, or facility, especially one that offers hospitality.

“The hotel was a great host to the travelers, offering them a warm welcome and comfortable rooms.”

2. noun

a computer or device that connects to the internet and allows other devices to access it or use its resources.

“The host computer on the network was experiencing technical difficulties, causing all the other devices to malfunction.”

3. noun

an organism that produces or nourishes another organism, especially a plant that provides food or shelter for insects.

“The aphid was a host to the parasitic wasp, which laid its eggs inside the aphid’s body.”

4. verb

to welcome or receive guests, especially in a hospitable manner.

“The family will host a dinner party for their friends this weekend.”

5. verb

to act as the host computer on a network, providing access to resources and services for other devices.

“The new device will host the company’s intranet and provide access to all employees.”

6. verb

to provide a habitat or environment for an organism, especially a plant or animal.

“The coral reef is a host to a diverse array of marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.”