What does HOST mean?
- Pronunciation
- /hoʊst/
- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Words With Friends score
- 6
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
- a vast multitude
- an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
- a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
- archaic terms for army
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event“Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games”
- (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
- the owner or manager of an inn
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
hosts8hosted10hosting11
Anagrams of HOST
Words inside HOST
10 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is HOST a valid word in word games?
HOST is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is HOST worth?
HOST is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from HOST?
10 other words, including TO, SO, OH and HOT.