host

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Singular host

Plural hosts

1. A host is a person or animal who makes a place for others and usually provides food and drink.

   The host of the party was so busy, she didn't have time to eat.

   Some insects lay their eggs in a living host, which is eaten when the eggs hatch.

[change] Verb

Plain form host

Third-person singular hosts

Past tense hosted

Past participle hosted

Present participle hosting

(transitive)

1. If you host a party or event, you make a place for it and you help to organise it.

   Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup of Soccer.