Synonyms: host
Definition: an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
Similar words: organism, being
Definition: a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Definition: (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
Similar words: computer, information processing system, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer
Definition: a machine for performing calculations automatically
Synonyms: Host
Definition: a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
Similar words: staff of life, bread, breadstuff
Definition: food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
Definition: a vast multitude
Definition: archaic terms for army
Similar words: army, ground forces, regular army
Definition: a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: organisation, organization
Definition: a group of people who work together
Synonyms: host, innkeeper, boniface
Definition: the owner or manager of an inn
Similar words: patron
Definition: the proprietor of an inn
Synonyms: 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
Synonyms: host
Definition: (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
Synonyms: master of ceremonies, host, emcee
Definition: a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
Similar words: entertainer
Definition: a person who tries to please or amuse
Synonyms: host
Definition: be the host of or for
Usage: We hosted 4 couples last night
Similar words: entertain
Definition: provide entertainment for