host

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [C] a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house: Ian, our host, introduced us to the other guests. 2 [C] a country, a city or an organization that holds and arranges a special event: The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. 3 [C] a person who introduces and talks to guests on a television or radio show: a TV game show host 4 [C] (technical) an animal or a plant on which another animal or plant lives and feeds 5 [C] ~ of sb/sth a large number of people or things: A host of musicians will perform at the festival. * a host of possibilities 6 (the Host) [sing.] the bread that is used in the Christian service of COMMUNION, after it has been BLESSED seealsoHOSTESS verb [VN] 1 to organize an event to which others are invited and make all the arrangements for them: Germany is bidding to host the World Cup finals. * Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. * The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. 2 to introduce a television or radio programme, a show, etc: The awards ceremony will be hosted by Sir David Frost. 3 to organize a party that you have invited guests to: to host a dinner