host

Examples

• All

• Now please welcome your host, Chris Hardwick.

• Thank you for being a good host.

  Chernobyl Diaries (2012)

• Our guest today is the host of a podcast herself.

  Dr. Mayim Bialik

• The Weakest Link host was Anne Robinson.

• We don't wanna be rude to our host.

  The Wrath of Becky (2023)

• And now here's your host, James Corden.

• This is Riley, as you know her, host of "Paranormal Paranoids."

  Shelby Oaks (2025)

• If you don't know Judge Lynn, she's the host of the divorce court.

• I set about profusely thanking our hosts for sharing their Sunday morning with us.

  Academic text (1999)

• Thank you for being a good host at the charity event last night.

Synonyms

O

organizer

vshost

• US

167 2.8

A person who plans events and asks people to join a group or cause

focuses more on receiving guests, providing facilities, or running events

E

emcee

vshost

• Informal

25 7.5

A person who hosts an event and introduces speakers or performers

often is broader, also receiving guests or managing event logistics

I

innkeeper

vshost

17 3.4

A person who runs a small hotel and looks after guests

can be any person or group, not only establishment managers

M

mine host

vshost

• Archaic

15 9.9

A man who welcomes and looks after guests at an inn

is the everyday term for any person or organisation receiving guests or managing events

M

MC

vshost

• Formal

14 6.5

A person who introduces speakers and keeps a formal event running

may be any person or organisation that receives guests or provides facilities

M

master of ceremonies

vshost

• Formal

8 4.2

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

may instead receive guests, provide facilities, or run events beyond presenting

E

event planner

vshost

5 3.5

A person who plans events like weddings and conferences for clients

is a broader, everyday term covering both informal and organisational roles

H

host with the most

vshost

• Informal

1 7.4

A person who is very good at having parties and making guests feel welcome

is the neutral term without implying special skill or flair

A

air host

vshost

• Archaic

1 4.2

A man who helps passengers on a plane and keeps them safe and comfortable

is a general term that also covers receiving guests and providing facilities

H

hotelkeeper

vshost

• UK

1 3.4

A person who owns or runs a hotel

applies to people or groups that receive guests or run events

H

hoster

vshost

• Archaic

7.0

A person who welcomes and looks after guests at a party or inn

can also be an organization providing facilities or running events

B

boniface

vshost

• Archaic

9.9

A person who owns or runs an inn

is the general term for any person or organisation receiving guests

Idioms

H

host with the most

• Informal

1 7.4

A person who is very good at having parties and making guests feel welcome

Compounds

M

mine host

• Archaic

15 9.9

A man who welcomes and looks after guests at an inn

A

air host

• Archaic

1 4.2

A man who helps passengers on a plane and keeps them safe and comfortable

I

intermediate host

• Specialized

1 7.4

A living thing that a parasite uses for part of its life before moving to its final animal or person

D

definitive host

• Specialized

1 8.2

A living thing in which a parasite reproduces sexually to complete its life cycle

How Hospitable

host

∞ 2.1

unwelcome guest

2 3.8

Surface Forms

Etymology