host
Plural
hosts
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a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there
- The host welcomed everyone with a warm smile and guided them to their seats.
- As the host, she made sure all her guests had plenty to eat and drink.
- The host planned various activities to keep the guests entertained throughout the evening.
- He proved to be an excellent host, attending to every guest’s needs personally.
- The host's hospitality made the party a memorable experience for everyone.
2
a large crowd of people or collection of things
- The event was attended by a host of dignitaries and celebrities.
- The garden was home to a host of colorful butterflies.
- The new software update includes a host of features and improvements.
- The ancient temple was guarded by a host of stone statues.
- The conference attracted a host of professionals from various industries.
3
a computer or device on a network that provides services, resources, or data to other computers or devices, known as clients
- The web server acts as a host, serving website content to users who access it.
- In a peer-to-peer network, each computer can function as both a host and a client.
- A file server on a network serves as a host, storing and sharing files with connected devices.
- Printers connected to a network can be hosts, allowing multiple users to print documents.
- Cloud hosting services provide virtual hosts where businesses can store and access data.
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an animal or plant that a parasite lives on and gets food from, often harming it
- The dog was the host for the fleas that bit its skin.
- The oak tree became a host for the harmful mistletoe.
- Ticks use deer as their hosts, feeding on their blood.
- The caterpillar served as a host to the parasitic wasp larvae.
- Farmers found that their crops were hosts to a damaging fungus.
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a large organized group of soldiers or an army
- The host gathered at dawn, ready for the decisive battle.
- Legends spoke of a host that defended the realm from invaders.
- A vast host marched across the plains towards the enemy.
- The general rallied his host before the siege.
- The host's banner fluttered proudly in the wind as they advanced.
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the consecrated bread used in the Christian ritual of the Mass or Holy Communion
- The priest elevated the host during the Eucharist.
- She received the host reverently during Holy Communion.
- The church prepared fresh hosts for the Sunday service.
- Each communicant was given a small, round host.
- The ceremony included the blessing of the host.
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a person or organism that receives a transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
- The host's body accepted the kidney transplant successfully.
- Medical teams monitored the host closely after the heart transplant.
- The host experienced complications following the liver transplant.
- The donor's bone marrow was a perfect match for the host.
- The host required medication to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ.