Main entry: host
Definition: an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
Definition: (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
Main entry: Host
Definition: a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
Main entry: horde, host, legion
Definition: a vast multitude
Definition: archaic terms for army
Main entry: host
Definition: any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
Usage: Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
Main entry: host, innkeeper, boniface
Definition: the owner or manager of an inn
Main entry: host
Definition: 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
Main entry: host
Definition: (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
Main entry: master of ceremonies, host, emcee
Definition: a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
Main entry: host
Definition: be the host of or for
Usage: We hosted 4 couples last night