hosts

noun

One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

One that provides a facility for an event.

A person or organization responsible for running an event.

(computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.

(ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.

(multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.

A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)

A large number of items; a large inventory.

A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.

(Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.

A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.

(evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.

verb

To perform the role of a host.

(computing, Internet) To run software made available to a remote user or process.

(obsolete, intransitive) To lodge at an inn.

Roots

hospeshost- · Latin · guest, host

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Where does hosts come from?

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