Pronunciation: /hoʊst/
noun a person who receives or entertains other people as guests
A1 The host of the party greeted all the guests at the door.
A2 The host of the event made sure everyone had a good time.
B1 The host of the conference gave a welcoming speech to kick off the event.
B2 The host of the show kept the audience engaged with their humor and charisma.
C1 The host of the podcast interviewed a famous celebrity on their latest episode.
C2 The host of the talk show is known for their ability to connect with diverse guests and topics.
verb to act as a host or hostess
A1 The restaurant will host a party for my friend's birthday.
A2 She hosts a weekly book club at her house.
B1 The company decided to host a charity event to raise funds.
B2 The museum will host an exhibition featuring local artists.
C1 The city was chosen to host the international conference next year.
C2 The prestigious hotel hosts many high-profile events throughout the year.
formal The host of the event greeted all the guests as they arrived.
informal The party host made sure everyone had a drink in hand.
slang The Airbnb host was super cool and gave us great recommendations for things to do in the city.
figurative The tree served as a host for many different types of birds, providing shelter and a place to nest.
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