Host
noun
Person who invites guests to a social event or provides entertainment.
She was a gracious host at the party.
Often appears as...
- dinner host
- game show host
noun
Person or organization that controls an event, document, or system.
The company is a host for the web server where the website is stored.
Often appears as...
- web host
- host server
Usage tips
General, Technical
noun
Large number of people or things.
A host of problems confronted the team.
Often appears as...
- host of opportunities
- host of problems
noun
Animal or plant on which or in which another organism lives.
Mosquitoes are the hosts for malaria parasites.
Often appears as...
- host species
- parasite host
Usage tips
General, Academic
verb
To be the host for a social event, or to control an event, document, or system.
She has hosted the awards ceremony for three years in a row.
Often appears as...
- host a party
- host a show
noun
Person who invites guests to a social event or provides entertainment.
She was a gracious host at the party.
Often appears as...
- dinner host
- game show host
noun
Person or organization that controls an event, document, or system.
The company is a host for the web server where the website is stored.
Often appears as...
- web host
- host server
Usage tips
General, Technical
noun
Large number of people or things.
A host of problems confronted the team.
Often appears as...
- host of opportunities
- host of problems
noun
Animal or plant on which or in which another organism lives.
Mosquitoes are the hosts for malaria parasites.
Often appears as...
- host species
- parasite host
Usage tips
General, Academic
verb
To be the host for a social event, or to control an event, document, or system.
She has hosted the awards ceremony for three years in a row.
Often appears as...
- host a party
- host a show
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Social Gatherings
Used for someone organizing and entertaining at social events, often at home.
As the host, John prepared games for the evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Attitude
A good host displays warmth and hospitality, making guests feel welcome.
Our host greeted everyone with a warm smile.
Pro Tip 3/3TV/Radio Usage
Refers to someone who leads a broadcast program, engaging the audience.
The radio host introduced the next song.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Gatherings
Used for someone organizing and entertaining at social events, often at home.
As the host, John prepared games for the evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Attitude
A good host displays warmth and hospitality, making guests feel welcome.
Our host greeted everyone with a warm smile.
Pro Tip 3/3TV/Radio Usage
Refers to someone who leads a broadcast program, engaging the audience.
The radio host introduced the next song.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Gatherings
Used for someone organizing and entertaining at social events, often at home.
As the host, John prepared games for the evening.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Attitude
A good host displays warmth and hospitality, making guests feel welcome.
Our host greeted everyone with a warm smile.
Pro Tip 3/3TV/Radio Usage
Refers to someone who leads a broadcast program, engaging the audience.
The radio host introduced the next song.
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Video examples
Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
someone's lives it's really important you get everyone on your side first before you go out and release these animals because cooperation is important to conservation but if we can meet all these criteria then i think england and wales really hosts a great place to release wildcats if you look at europe where there are still wildcats today you'll find they're living in landscapes that are very much like southern england
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Quorum sensing: Bacteria...
they start growing they count themselves with these little molecules and they recognize when they have the right cell number that if all of the bacteria launch their virulence attack together they're going to be successful at overcoming an enormous host hi I'm delighted to be back to give you a little progress about what we've been
Video examples
Everything you need to...
into their homes with generosity for fear that the strangers might be gods in disguise. This ancient code of hospitality was called xenia. It involved hosts providing their guests with safety, food, and comfort, and the guests returning the favor with courtesy and gifts if they had them.
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The Survival of the Sea...
and then find a whole new host of predators awaiting Various fish, dolphins, sharks, and sea birds, as the young turtles come to the surface for air. For their first few days of life, should they count themselves amongst the living, the vulnerable turtles swim frantically forward.
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Zombie Parasites PIPE Nat...
they're actually maybe the most successful life form on earth. And they do all sorts of amazing things. They were using their hosts for all sorts of nefarious purposes to get what they needed. If you see a ladybug huddled over some little bit of fluff,
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How we conquered the...
Smallpox and cowpox viruses are from the same family. But when a virus infects an unfamiliar host, in this case cowpox infecting a human, it is less virulent, so Jenner decided to test whether the cowpox virus could be used to protect against smallpox.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
So how do we reconcile what is universally forbidden, yet universally practiced? Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories
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Is there a disease that...
and meddles with our behavior behind the scenes. To understand why, let's take a look at the parasite's life cycle. While the parasite can multiply in practically any host, it can only reproduce sexually in the intestines of cats.
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
lack of this upper scoot the leopard tortoise has the ability to raise its head I will often be seen taking a dip during the heat of the day South Africa is known for its megafauna but as night begins to fall a host of
Video examples
Are There Aliens on...
signals from places that could host life. It's a really exciting time to be discovering potentially the first one of those signs on the planet next door. But there will be many, many more to come.
Video examples
Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
someone's lives it's really important you get everyone on your side first before you go out and release these animals because cooperation is important to conservation but if we can meet all these criteria then i think england and wales really hosts a great place to release wildcats if you look at europe where there are still wildcats today you'll find they're living in landscapes that are very much like southern england
Video examples
Quorum sensing: Bacteria...
they start growing they count themselves with these little molecules and they recognize when they have the right cell number that if all of the bacteria launch their virulence attack together they're going to be successful at overcoming an enormous host hi I'm delighted to be back to give you a little progress about what we've been
Video examples
Everything you need to...
into their homes with generosity for fear that the strangers might be gods in disguise. This ancient code of hospitality was called xenia. It involved hosts providing their guests with safety, food, and comfort, and the guests returning the favor with courtesy and gifts if they had them.
Video examples
The Survival of the Sea...
and then find a whole new host of predators awaiting Various fish, dolphins, sharks, and sea birds, as the young turtles come to the surface for air. For their first few days of life, should they count themselves amongst the living, the vulnerable turtles swim frantically forward.
Video examples
Zombie Parasites PIPE Nat...
they're actually maybe the most successful life form on earth. And they do all sorts of amazing things. They were using their hosts for all sorts of nefarious purposes to get what they needed. If you see a ladybug huddled over some little bit of fluff,
Video examples
How we conquered the...
Smallpox and cowpox viruses are from the same family. But when a virus infects an unfamiliar host, in this case cowpox infecting a human, it is less virulent, so Jenner decided to test whether the cowpox virus could be used to protect against smallpox.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
So how do we reconcile what is universally forbidden, yet universally practiced? Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories
Video examples
Is there a disease that...
and meddles with our behavior behind the scenes. To understand why, let's take a look at the parasite's life cycle. While the parasite can multiply in practically any host, it can only reproduce sexually in the intestines of cats.
Video examples
Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
lack of this upper scoot the leopard tortoise has the ability to raise its head I will often be seen taking a dip during the heat of the day South Africa is known for its megafauna but as night begins to fall a host of
Video examples
Are There Aliens on...
signals from places that could host life. It's a really exciting time to be discovering potentially the first one of those signs on the planet next door. But there will be many, many more to come.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Franz Beckenbauer
German Athlete
It would make me a lot happier if I could meet up again next year with as many friends as possible from all over the world who I've met during my career. That's where the great opportunity lies, for me personally, in our role as World Cup host.
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Gigi Hadid
American Model
I know that I won't be modelling forever, but I think I'll be in the entertainment industry. I would love to host a talk show one day or have a cooking show. I love to cook... I'm really open, so we'll see.
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Jeff Bezos
American Businessman
We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It's our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better.
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Yolanda Hadid
American Model
I feel that when you take the responsibility to host something, it is your job to make sure that all your guests are taken care of equally.
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Steve Harvey
American Actor
I never in my life saw myself as a game show host. I don't want to be a traffic cop.
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Seth MacFarlane
American Cartoonist
I can't believe I am hosting the Oscars. It's an honor everyone else said no.
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Amy Jackson
British Model
Acting is my passion, but I like hosting shows, too.
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Fred Armisen
American Comedian
I don't think I've ever hosted anything in my life.
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Varun Sharma
Indian Actor
While acting is a passion, hosting is fun.
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Caroline Rhea
Canadian Comedian
I'll be a host for life!
Quote examples
Franz Beckenbauer
German Athlete
It would make me a lot happier if I could meet up again next year with as many friends as possible from all over the world who I've met during my career. That's where the great opportunity lies, for me personally, in our role as World Cup host.
Quote examples
Gigi Hadid
American Model
I know that I won't be modelling forever, but I think I'll be in the entertainment industry. I would love to host a talk show one day or have a cooking show. I love to cook... I'm really open, so we'll see.
Quote examples
Jeff Bezos
American Businessman
We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It's our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better.
Quote examples
Yolanda Hadid
American Model
I feel that when you take the responsibility to host something, it is your job to make sure that all your guests are taken care of equally.
Quote examples
Steve Harvey
American Actor
I never in my life saw myself as a game show host. I don't want to be a traffic cop.
Quote examples
Seth MacFarlane
American Cartoonist
I can't believe I am hosting the Oscars. It's an honor everyone else said no.
Quote examples
Amy Jackson
British Model
Acting is my passion, but I like hosting shows, too.
Quote examples
Fred Armisen
American Comedian
I don't think I've ever hosted anything in my life.
Quote examples
Varun Sharma
Indian Actor
While acting is a passion, hosting is fun.
Quote examples
Caroline Rhea
Canadian Comedian
I'll be a host for life!
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