Host meaning in English

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Definition

a host (or hostess): a person who has guests; a TV or radio presenter noun
a host (Internet) a provider (Internet)
to host: to entertain, to have guests, to receive guests; to provide a space for an event verb
to host (a performance): to present, to introduce (a performance) verb

UK: Our city would like to host the next Winter Olympics.
US: It's hard work being the host at a party. I prefer to be a guest.

Examples

  • "Host : Tonight's first contestant works for a perfume company in downtown San Francisco."
  • "Emcee : Ladies and Gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to your host this evening, Mr. Bruno Delavigne!"
  • "Host : Hello and welcome to Mind Your Business - the quiz show where we invite the best minds of Corporate America to answer questions on absolutely anything!"
  • "Host : Well done, that's one point in the bank!"
  • "Moira : And I am your co-host Moira MacDonald."
  • "Over there is the hostess, Gloria Mouthwash."
  • "Brent : And we're your hosts this morning."
  • "I'm your host Dr. Donna Donovan and we'll start off by taking some phone calls."
  • "Host : Well done Edward."
  • "Host : Ok, Edward, you have 30 seconds on the human body, starting now!"
  • "Moira : Good afternoon, I'm Moira MacDonald and this is my co-host, Brent Vanderplop."
  • "You are cordially invited to my grand opening, which will be filled with art, snacks, and for the first time at any event that I've hosted, no strippers."
  • "If you have any questions, Theresa, your hostess, will be able to answer them if you pop in to the lounge any time between 6.45AM and 7AM!"
  • "My charming co-host Brent Vanderplop can't join us today because he's burying his great-great-great uncle... Anyway, we're talking about the new phenomenon of 'e-books'."
  • "Hostess : Cocktails and appetizers are being served inside."
  • "I'm your host Dr. Donna Donovan, and I'm also your friend."
  • "I am your co-host Brent Vanderplop."
  • "It's extra special, because my co-host Brent is in Laos judging a dwarf-throwing contest, so it's just fabulous little me, Moira MacDonald."
  • "Hostess : Good evening and welcome to the reception."

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