host
Pronunciation
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[change]- (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
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- (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.