Host

/həʊst/

Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:6 pts4 letters
Definition of Host

noun

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

    "A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs."

  2. One that provides a facility for an event.
  3. A person or organization responsible for running an event.

    "Our company is host of the annual conference this year."

  4. A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.

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

  5. Any computer attached to a network.

verb

  1. To perform the role of a host.

    "I was terrible at hosting that show."

  2. To lodge at an inn.
  3. To run software made available to a remote user or process.

    "Kremvax hosts a variety of services."

Anagrams of Host

4 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "host":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "host" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Host"

Host is a 4-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "host" can be rearranged to form 4 other valid words.

Using "Host" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "host" is a low-scoring word.