co-host

American  

[koh-hohst, koh-hohst, koh-hohst] / ˌkoʊˈhoʊst, ˈkoʊˌhoʊst, ˈkoʊˌhoʊst /

Or cohost

verb (used with or without object)

1. to host (a program) jointly with at least one other person.

   It’s a daily talk show co-hosted by three women.

   They were a beloved comedy duo who cohosted on radio for 14 years before taking their variety hour to television.

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noun

1. a person who hosts a program jointly with at least one other person.

   Everyone was surprised when his co-host left the show at the peak of its popularity.

Etymology

Origin of co-host

First recorded in 1905–10 for the noun; co- ( def. ) + host ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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co-host

She is a journalist and co-host of "Future Fluent," a podcast on artificial intelligence and education.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Aaron Baer, Sey’s podcast co-host and president of the Center for Christian Virtue, said that after speaking with his colleague in detention, neither man’s position on immigration enforcement had changed.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

Combs is an actor who starred in Power Book II: Ghost and was co-host of the popular interview series, “Respectfully Justin.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

She realized the potential two years ago, when she invited a queer pub from New York to co-host an event.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

He's been co-host with Mike Douglas for three weeks and has appeared as a television guest with countless other celebrities.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Max Millard

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