host
noun
a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere.
hosting
-
present participleof host.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
What sets Australia apart from other countries hosting international games is that ball-carrying sports are the most popular down under.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Eddie Murphy, who co-hosted the 1983 Emmys and withdrew from hosting the 2012 Oscars in solidarity with the now-canceled producer Brett Ratner, continues to apologize for his decades-old jokes about gay people.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Chargers — who open the season by hosting the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 13 — haven’t won a playoff game since 2018.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The currency is taste: Williamsburg effectively costs the same as Manhattan prices, but there is a thrill in living in a space that has been so famously known for hosting so many interesting people before.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
Nothing gets Momma more hyped up than hosting book club.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
