Pronunciation [ change ]

• ( UK ) IPA ^{( key )} : /h??st/
• ( US ) IPA ^{( key )} : /ho?st/

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Noun [ change ]

1. ( countable ) A host is a person or animal who makes a place for others and usually provides food and drink.

   The host of the party was so busy, she didn't have time to eat.

   Some insects lay their eggs in a living host , which is eaten when the eggs hatch.

Verb [ change ]

1. ( transitive ) If you host a party or event , you make a place for it and you help to organise it.

   Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup of Soccer.