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Etymology

1. host

noun. ['ˈhoʊst'] 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.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • hoste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • oste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • hospes (Latin)

Rhymes with Host

  • ivory-coast
  • diagnosed
  • engrossed
  • riposte
  • grossed
  • droste
  • yost
  • yoast
  • woeste
  • voest
  • toste
  • toast
  • roast
  • post
  • most
  • coste
  • coast
  • boast

2. host

noun. ['ˈhoʊst'] a vast multitude.

Etymology

  • hoste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • oste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • hospes (Latin)

3. host

noun. ['ˈhoʊst'] an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association.

Etymology

  • hoste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • oste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • hospes (Latin)

4. host

noun. ['ˈhoʊst'] a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers).

Etymology

  • hoste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • oste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • hospes (Latin)

5. host

noun. ['ˈhoʊst'] archaic terms for army.

Etymology

  • hoste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • oste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • hospes (Latin)

6. host

noun. ['ˈhoʊst'] any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • hoste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • oste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • hospes (Latin)

8. host

verb. ['ˈhoʊst'] be the host of or for.

Etymology

  • hoste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • oste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • hospes (Latin)

9. host

noun. ['ˈhoʊst'] (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • hoste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • oste (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • hospes (Latin)