host computer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of host computer
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The agent determined that the host computer had software with the username “astro99999” and an IP address linked to McClain’s home address in Menifee.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Data centres are centralised physical facilities that host computer servers, IT infrastructure and network equipment, and are a key component of the AI value chain that India is focusing on despite concerns around water shortages.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
In the world of corporate espionage, a company's host computer is the mother lode, which means that protecting it is vital.
From Time Magazine Archive
Like real viruses, these programs are strings of instructional code that have the ability to infect a host computer and reproduce without restraint, sometimes causing considerable damage.
From Time Magazine Archive
Prompt ——— Several times during interactive dialogs with online services, the flow of data stops while the host computer waits for commands from the user.
From The Online World by De Presno, Odd
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