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Host Definition, Usage & Real-Life Examples (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：home and event host (host)

host 🔊

/hoʊst/

A person who invites guests to their home or an event and looks after them.

Illustration of a friendly host offering snacks to guests in a cozy living room setting.

home and event host 🔊

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/hoʊm ənd ɪˈvent hoʊst/

A host is a person who invites and cares for guests in a social setting, such as at home or during an event.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'hospes' meaning guest or host.

💡 Mnemonic

Host rhymes with 'most' – a host invites the most guests.

📖 Example

My aunt is a wonderful host; she always makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable at her dinner parties. 🔊 My aunt is an excellent host who ensures guests feel welcomed and at ease during her dinner gatherings.

🔗 Collocations

party host – a person who hosts a party

gracious host – a polite and welcoming host

host family – a family that hosts guests, especially foreign students

🔄 Synonyms

entertainer (n.) – someone who entertains guests in a social setting

hospitaller (n.) – a person who offers hospitality to guests

master of ceremonies (n.) – a person who hosts and directs an event

🚫 Antonyms

guest (n.) – a person who is invited to an event or home

🌱 Derivatives

hostess (n.) – a female host

hosting (n.) – the act of serving as a host

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'host' originates from Latin 'hospes' (guest/host), entering English via Old French. In Christian liturgy, it also refers to the Eucharistic bread.

Meaning 2：TV or event presenter (host)

host 🔊

/hoʊst/

A person who presents a TV or radio show, or introduces guests at an event.

Image of a professional TV host on stage with a microphone, addressing a studio audience.

TV or event presenter 🔊

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/ˌtiː ˈviː ɔːr ɪˈvent prɪˈzentər/

A host in this context is someone who leads a broadcast program or live event, engaging with the audience and introducing guests.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The game show host asked the contestant an exciting question for the grand prize. 🔊 The game show presenter posed an exciting question to the contestant for the grand prize.

🔗 Collocations

talk show host – a person who hosts a talk show

event host – a person who hosts an event

radio host – a person who hosts a radio program

🔄 Synonyms

presenter (n.) – someone who presents a show or event to an audience

emcee (n.) – master of ceremonies, a host for an event

anchor (n.) – a main host, especially in news broadcasting

🚫 Antonyms

audience member (n.) – a person who watches or listens to a show

🌱 Derivatives

hosting (n.) – the act of serving as a host in media

Meaning 3：event organizer country or city (host)

host 🔊

/hoʊst/

A country, city, or organization that holds and organizes a large event.

Photo of a modern conference venue entrance, representing a host city or organization for a major event.

event organizer country or city 🔊

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/ɪˈvent ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər ˈkʌntri ɔːr ˈsɪti/

A host here refers to a country, city, or organization that provides the venue and manages a large-scale event like the Olympics or conferences.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Japan was the host country for the 2020 Summer Olympics. 🔊 Japan served as the organizing country for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

🔗 Collocations

host country – a country that hosts an international event

host city – a city that hosts an event

host organization – an organization that hosts an event

🔄 Synonyms

organizer (n.) – an entity that organizes and manages an event

venue (n.) – the place where an event is held

sponsor (n.) – an entity that supports and hosts an event

🚫 Antonyms

participant (n.) – an entity that takes part in an event

🌱 Derivatives

hosting (n.) – the act of serving as a host for a large event