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
The host welcomes the guests and leads the gathering.
The host raises a toast and proudly boasts of the night.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'hostis', originally meaning 'enemy' or 'stranger'. Over time, the sense shifted to encompass both 'guest' and 'one who receives guests', reflecting the ambiguous status of strangers in ancient societies who could be either adversaries or visitors requiring hospitality.
Breakdown
Latin hostis (stranger, enemy, guest) → Old French hoste → English host. The semantic evolution reflects a shift from 'outsider/potential threat' to 'invited guest' and 'one who provides hospitality'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The website can host up to a million visitors per day.”
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