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  1. 1. a. : a person who receives or entertains guests socially, commercially, or officially. Ourself will mingle with society / And play the humble host. William Shakespeare. … another blog disclosed that he [John Edwards] had been the host of an off-the-record dinner with several bloggers at his house in Washington. Time.

  2. a place or organization that provides the space and other necessary things for a special event: play host to Japan is playing host to the next international conference. host nation the host nation for the next World Cup. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. noun. a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere: Who was the host at last night's dinner party? a master of ceremonies, moderator, or interviewer for a television or radio program, podcast, online chat space, or the like.

  4. Word Origin. Idioms. be/play host to something. to be a place where a particular plant, animal or feature is found. Australia is host to some of the world's most dangerous animals. The acre of garden is host to a splendid bank of rhododendrons. The park is host to a beautiful ornamental lake.

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  6. 1 day ago · 1. countable noun. The host at a party is the person who has invited the guests and provides the food, drink, or entertainment. Apart from my host, I didn't know a single person there. 2. transitive verb. If someone hosts a party, dinner, or other function, they have invited the guests and provide the food, drink, or entertainment.

  7. The noun host refers to a person who receives and entertains guests. But hosting also has an ickier side: In biology, a host is an animal, plant or person that provides a home for another organism — like a parasite. Host also functions as a noun, meaning a multitude, horde, or great number.

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