host
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,872 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,593 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
- a vast multitude also: horde, legion
- an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
- a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) also: master of ceremonies, emcee
- archaic terms for army also: legion
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
host in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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All day long that free flag tost Over the heads of the rebel host.
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1
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Almost directly Iwanich saw his two horses being driven towards him by a host of eagles of all sizes.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Afar, in twinkling distance lost, (So legends tell) he lonely wends And back through all that shining host His mandate sends.
John Marr and Other Poems · Herman Melville · Chapter 1
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Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem."
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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Down the broad valley fast and far The troubled army fled; Up rose the glorious morning star, The ghastly host was dead.
The Complete Poetical Works of Henry · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Chapter 1