Definition of hosts

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • hosts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • hosts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • hosts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of hosts


  • a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. emcee
    2. master of ceremonies
  • (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. server
  • archaic terms for army (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. legion
  • the owner or manager of an inn (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. boniface
    2. innkeeper
  • a vast multitude (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. horde
    2. legion
  • an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association (noun)
  • any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event (noun)

    Examples

    1. Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
  • a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there (noun)
  • a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion (noun)
  • be the host of or for (verb)

    Examples

    1. We hosted 4 couples last night
  • (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor (noun)

See definition of hosts in Merriam Webster