host
n 1: 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
2: a vast multitude [syn: {horde}, {legion}]
3: an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite;
the host does not benefit and is often harmed by the
association [ant: {parasite}]
4: a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an
introductory speech and introduces other speakers) [syn: {master
of ceremonies}, {emcee}]
5: archaic terms for army [syn: {legion}]
6: any organization that provides resources and facilities for
a function or event; "Atlanta was chosen to be host for
the Olympic Games"
7: the owner or manager of an inn [syn: {innkeeper}]
8: a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass
or Holy Communion [syn: {Host}]
9: (computer science) a computer that provides client stations
with access to files and printers as shared resources to a
computer network [syn: {server}]
v : be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night"