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host¹ Definition

host (hōst)

noun

  1. a wafer of the bread used in a Eucharistic service
  2. a consecrated Eucharistic wafer

Etymology: ME hoste < OFr hoiste < ML(Ec) hostia, consecrated host < L, animal sacrificed, prob. < hostire, to recompense, requite

host² Definition

host (hōst)

noun

  1. one who entertains guests either at home or elsewhere
  2. a person who keeps an inn or hotel; innkeeper
  3. a country or area that provides place and services for a competition or event the city will be host to the Olympics
    1. any organism on or in which a parasitic organism lives for nourishment or protection
    2. an individual, esp. an embryo, into which a graft is inserted
  5. Comput. the main or central computer in a network
  6. Radio, TV the person who conducts a program that features informal conversation, interviews, etc.

Etymology: ME hoste < OFr, host, guest < L hospes (gen. hospitis): see hospice

intransitive verb, transitive verb

to act as host or hostess (for)

host³ Definition

host (hōst)

noun

  1. an army
  2. a multitude; great number

Etymology: ME < OFr < ML hostis, army, hostile force < L: see hospice

host Synonyms

host

n.

  1. One who entertains

    entertainer, toastmaster, master, mistress, hostess, talk-show moderator, master of ceremonies, mistress of ceremonies, M.C., emcee; see also hostess 1, 3.

  2. One who operates a place of public hospitality

    innkeeper, hotel keeper, tavern keeper, saloon keeper, barkeeper, barkeep, bartender, restaurant owner, restaurateur, manager, maitre d', night club owner, proprietor; see also hostess 2, owner.

  3. A large group

    throng, multitude, army; see crowd 1, gathering.

  4. Organism on which a parasite subsists

    host mother, host body, animal; see organism.

  5. Sacramental bread; capitalized

    Bread of the Last Supper, wafer, Communion loaf, altar bread, Eucharist; see also communion 2, sacrament. See syn. study at crowd.

host Synonyms

host

v.

receive, treat, wine and dine; see entertain 2.

Host Hacker Definition
A computer that permits users to communicate with other computers on a network by providing a service. Individual users access these services through application programs such as electronic mail (email), FTP, and telnet.

See Also: Electronic Mail or Email; FTP (File Transfer Protocol); Network; Telnet.

QUT Division of Technology, Information and Learning Support. Network Glossary. [Online, July 17, 2003.] QUT Division of Technology, Information and Learning Support Website. http://www.its.qut.edu.au/network/glossary.jsp.
host Telecom Definition
  1. The central computer in a mainframe or midrange computer environment to which the networks and terminals connect. See also computer, mainframe computer, midrange computer, network, and terminal.
  2. In telecommunications, local area networks (LANs), and networks, in general, a server that functions to provide programs or data files to client computers. See also client, LAN, telecommunications, network, and server.
  3. In the Internet, any computer that can serve as a source or destination for data transfers.An Internet host has a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address and unique domain name. See also domain, Internet, and IP.
host Usage Examples

Object

  • conference: In June Britain hosted a high-level conference on children affected by armed conflict.
  • package: Does your web hosting packages include any limit do you set on maximum mailbox sizes?
  • reception: Networking Reception: The British Embassy in Tokyo will host networking receptions on behalf of the mission members.
  • exhibition: National Portrait Gallery, London Until 6 August, the National Portrait Gallery is hosting an exciting new exhibition called ' Fame!
  • event: Plus, host more events, earn bigger rewards.
  • workshop: Back to contents of this issue Briefs LES hosted a specialist workshop in September dedicated to French linguistics.

Converse of object

  • play: On 1st October 2006, China plays host to the 16th round of the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.
  • chat: Synopsis: Is British television chat show host David Matthews covering up for his emigrant son who fled from Australia with his young daughter?
  • boast: Following the award winning success of the original, the MkII version boasts a whole host of improvements to retain its market leading status.

Adjective modifier

  • whole: A whole host of gluten free dishes are clearly marked on our restaurant menus.
  • remote: Send-Q The count of bytes not acknowledged by the remote host.
  • virtual: In order to match the correct virtual host a client must send the correct Host: header.

Modifies a noun

  • institution: The good news: there are no fees to the host institution, ever.
  • nation: Early deploying assets focus IO on the adversary to support forward presence or host nation ( HN ) forces.
  • family: We then departed with our host family for an evening that helped to cement the bond between three European cultures.
  • genome: But that says nothing about the 35S promoter in transgenic constructs that are integrated into host genomes.
  • country: EU treaties allow free movement of people provided they do not become a burden on the social security system of the host country.

Noun used with modifier

  • chalet: And of course, our chalet hosts have the lowdown on all the bars!

Preposition: by

  • maid-of-honor: Traditionally, the bridal shower is hosted by the maid-of-honor or the bridesmaids.
  • rt: Officially opened in a ceremony hosted by the Rt.
host Quotes

I wandered lonelyas a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

—Wordsworth,William

I think the dying prayat the last not please but thank you as a guest thanks his host at the door.

—Dillard, Annie

The mountain sheep are sweeter, But the valley sheep are fatter; We therefore deemed it meeter To carry off the latter. We made an expedition; We met a host, and quelled it; We forced a strong position, And killed the men who held it.

—Peacock,Thomas Love

It is little I repair to the matches of the Southron folk, Though my own red roses there may blow; It is little I repair to the matches of the Southron folk, Though the red roses crest the caps, I know. For the field is full of shades as I near theshadowy coast, And a ghostly batsman plays to the bowling of a ghost, And I look through my tears on a soundless-clapping host As the run-stealers flicker to and fro, To and fro:ö O my Hornby and my Barlow long ago!

—Thompson, Francis

From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!

—How,WilliamWalsham

The land lies desolate and stripped; Across its waste has thinly strayed A tattered host of eucalypt. From whose gaunt uniform is made A ragged penury of shade.

—Adams, Arthur Henry

   Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.One thing have I desired of the L, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the L all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the L, and to inquire in his temple.

—Bible (Old Testament)

One more drink and I'd have been under the host.

—Parker, Dorothy ne¤  e Rothschild