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Definition host in American English

host verb

[transitive] verb
/hoʊst/
Example

Sydney hosted the Olympic Games in 2000.

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to introduce and talk to the people taking part in a television or radio program

Example

She was hosting a radio cookery show on LBC.

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3

to organize and be in charge of a meal or party for guests, especially an official one

Example

The Queen hosted a dinner for leaders attending the European summit.

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to run websites on a computer, usually for companies

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Definition host in American English