host

One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

“A good host is always considerate of the guest’s 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.”

A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.

“The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.”

Any computer attached to a network.

A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.

“Viruses depend on the host that they infect in order to be able to reproduce.”

(evolution) An organism bearing certain genetic material.

“The so-called junk DNA is known, so far, to provide no apparent benefit to its host.”

A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.

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.