host: meaning and words from its letters
4 letters · 7 letter points · starts with H · ends with T
Meaning of host
noun
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
Example: 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.
Example: Our company is host of the annual conference this year.
A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
Example: The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.
Listed forms: hosts, hoast.
Source: Wiktionary — host.
verb
To perform the role of a host.
Example: Our company will host the annual conference this year.
- Internet
To run software made available to a remote user or process.
Example: Kremvax hosts a variety of services.
- intransitive, obsolete
To lodge at an inn.
Listed forms: hosts, hosting, hosted, hoast.
Source: Wiktionary — host.
noun
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.
Example: The dealer stocks a host of parts for my Model A.
Listed forms: hosts, hoast.
Source: Wiktionary — host.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for host.
noun
a vast multitude
noun
a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
- master of ceremonies
- emcee
- MC
noun
archaic terms for army
noun
the owner or manager of an inn
- innkeeper
- boniface
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is host in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of host
H(4) + O(1) + S(1) + T(1) = 7 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of host
3 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from host
13 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in host. Showing up to 24, longest first.