host
noun
uk/həʊst/ us [ C or U ]
a country, city, or organization that provides buildings, services, etc. for an event:
host to sth The prime minister will be playing host to the world's leaders over the next couple of weeks.
host for sth Her role is to encourage investment in the city and promote its use as a host for international events.
[ C ] INTERNET, IT
a company that provides the computer equipment and software necessary for a website to be available on the internet:
When choosing a host, look for one that doesn’t charge extra for you to set up email addresses.
a web/internet host
See also
DHCP
[ C ] COMMUNICATIONS
a person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio:
NBC hired him as the host of a late-night variety show.
a radio/talk show/TV host
host
verb [ T ]
uk/həʊst/ usto organize and provide buildings, services, etc. for an event:
host a conference/a meeting/an event The organization will host a conference about how to cut corporate crime.
He used to host a regular quarterly meeting with executives.
INTERNET
to provide the computer equipment and software necessary for a website to be available on the internet:
The server hosts a web service that authenticates user access requests.