host — a person who receives or entertains guests
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who receives or entertains guests
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊst/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant host seated us immediately despite the crowd.
- My cat thinks he's the host of every party at my house.
- She hosted a cooking show before becoming a famous chef.
host
NOUN[/hoʊst/]
a person who receives or entertains guests
💡 Concept
The host welcomes the guests and leads the gathering.
🎵 Rhyme
The host raises a toast and proudly boasts of the night.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/hoʊst/
🇬🇧 UK/həʊst/
🌳Etymology
Roothost
🎵Rhyme
mostposttoastcoastghost
most
post
toast
coast
ghost
🔗Collocations
host a party
talk show host
host family
host country
a host of
gracious host
📝Examples
“The restaurant host seated us immediately despite the crowd.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks he's the host of every party at my house.”
“She hosted a cooking show before becoming a famous chef.”
“The website can host up to a million visitors per day.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
presenteremceemoderatororganizerentertainer
Antonyms
guestvisitorattendee
Related
hostesshospitalityhostinghostagehostile
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