Word: HOST
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Definition of HOST
- One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
"A good host is always considerate of the guestโs needs."
- One that provides a facility for an event.
- A person or organization responsible for running an event.
"Our company is host of the annual conference this year."
- To perform the role of a host.
"I was terrible at hosting that show."
- To lodge at an inn.
- To run software made available to a remote user or process.
"Kremvax hosts a variety of services."
- A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
- A large number of items; a large inventory.
"The dealer stocks a host of parts for my Model A."
- The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "host" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "host", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HOST a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HOST worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HOST? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HOST:
- # the host effect
- # master of host
- # playing with host
- # in terms of host
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