plural
hosts
plural
hosts
Britannica Dictionary definition of HOST
[count]
1
:
a person (especially a man) who is entertaining guests socially or as a job
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compare hostess
2
:
a person who talks to guests on a television or radio show
3
:
an animal or plant in which another animal or plant lives and gets its food or protection
—
compare parasite 1
play host to
◊ A place or organization that plays host to an event (such as a meeting or convention) provides the things that are needed for that event.
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Each year, the city plays host to [=hosts] the film festival for one week.
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The mall was playing host to [=hosting] an auto show.
2
host
/ˈhoʊst/
verb
hosts;
hosted;
hosting
hosts;
hosted;
hosting
Britannica Dictionary definition of HOST
[+ object]
:
to be the host for (a social event, a group of people, etc.)
3
host
/ˈhoʊst/
noun
plural
hosts
plural
hosts
Britannica Dictionary definition of HOST
[count]
:
a great amount or number