co-host

or co·host

[ verb koh-hohst, koh-hohst; noun koh-hohst ]

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.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of co-host¹

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

Example Sentences

On Wednesday, Wallace's co-host John Torode said he found the recent allegations "truly upsetting".

From BBC

MasterChef presenter John Torode has said he found the recent allegations against co-host Gregg Wallace "truly upsetting".

From BBC

His comments come after co-host Wallace stepped back amid an investigation into ongoing allegations of inappropriate behaviour, which he denies.

From BBC

Co-host Jon Favreau cast the pardon as another time Biden’s “ego, again and again, has gotten in the way.”

From Los Angeles Times

Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Woods was hired by Public Radio Exchange as a full-time producer and co-host for “Ear Hustle” after his release.

From Los Angeles Times