host

Definitions

1. 1noun

   The consecrated wafer, believed to be the body of Christ, which in the Mass is offered as a sacrifice; also, the bread before consecration.

2. 2noun

   An army; a number of men gathered for war.

3. 3noun

   Any great number or multitude; a throng.

4. 4noun

   One who receives or entertains another, whether gratuitously or for compensation; one from whom another receives food, lodging, or entertainment; a landlord.

5. 5transitive verb

   To give entertainment to.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To lodge at an inn; to take up entertainment.

7. 7noun

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

8. 8noun

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

   Synonyms

   server
9. 9noun

   a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion

10. 10noun

    a vast multitude

    Synonyms

    hordelegion
11. 11noun

    archaic terms for army

    Synonyms

    legion
12. 12noun

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

    "Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games"

13. 13noun

    the owner or manager of an inn

    Synonyms

    bonifaceinnkeeper
14. 14noun

    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

15. 15noun

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

16. 16noun

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

    Synonyms

    emcee
17. 17verb

    be the host of or for

    "We hosted 4 couples last night"