host
noun
a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere.
hosting
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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
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The next-largest increase was recorded in Turkey, which is hosting the UN climate summit in Antalya from November 9-20.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
"Further long-term geodetic and modeling studies will provide a more thorough understanding and allow for effective hazard monitoring and mitigation at Masaya and other lava-lake hosting basaltic volcanoes," Johnson said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Villa entertain Norwegian side Viking in their third Champions League match of the season on Wednesday before hosting a Manchester City side that have won all seven of their Premier League matches this season.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
But after the 2023 law took effect, Williams started hosting guests for 30 days or longer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
“Lian and Samaira make all the rules, and they're always hosting parties. All the snobby girls come over to gossip.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
