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cohost

cohost

4 3.2
A person who leads a show or event together with another person
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊˌhoʊst/
translation icon : coanfitrión
  • You know, that really was a good idea by your former cohost Robert, wasn't it?
  • Regis and cohost
  • cohost Roger Ebert
  • Michael Kinsley cohost

Examples

  • And I was honored to be a cohost along with Doug Case and San Diego Democrats for Equality, as well as Linda Perine of the Victory Fund.

    Blog text (4)
  • And as a matter of fact, we have in the studio audience tonight the host and his lovely cohost.

  • We got cohost Cam back in the studio.

  • So let me turn it over just for a second to my cohost, Dan Hayes.

  • Unfortunately, my ever-present cohost is feeling under the weather today.

  • During the podcast, we often hear interesting insights from my cohost, who specializes in technology.

  • As a cohost of the annual charity gala, she helps organize events alongside the main host.

  • Tonight, my friend will join as a cohost on the cooking show, bringing his unique recipes.

Synonyms

host
vscohost
762 2.1

A person or organization that welcomes and looks after guests at an event

shares event leadership with others rather than managing everything alone
presenter
vscohost
23 2.7

A person who hosts a TV or radio show and introduces guests

shares leading and introduction duties with others rather than acting alone
emcee
vscohost
  • Informal
21 7.5

A person who hosts an event and introduces speakers or performers

shares introduction and guidance roles with others rather than leading alone
MC
vscohost
  • Formal
16 6.5

A person who introduces speakers and keeps a formal event running

shares the same duties with companions instead of acting as the single lead
ringmaster
vscohost
11 6.0

A person who introduces performers and directs acts in a circus

shares directing duties with others rather than being the single circus leader
master of ceremonies
vscohost
  • Formal
6 4.2

A person who welcomes guests and introduces speakers at a formal event

shares ceremonial leading with other people instead of solely running the event
to hostess
vscohost
1 5.7

To welcome and help guests at an event or venue

shares welcoming and assisting duties with others instead of acting alone
hoster
vscohost
  • Archaic
1 4.6

A person who presents a TV or radio show and talks to guests

shares leading duties with others instead of being the sole on-air leader
mine host
vscohost
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A man who welcomes and looks after guests at an inn

shares this charge with others rather than being the single traditional manager

Surface Forms

cohost singular
cohosts plural

Morphology

cohost = host (transparent) = co + host

The prefix 'co-' meaning 'together' plus 'host' yields the clear meaning 'joint presenter', which is directly inferable by learners.

Etymology

Cohost is made of co- meaning 'together' and host meaning 'a person who welcomes people or runs a show'. So a cohost is someone who leads or presents a program 'together' with another person.