Thesaurus: host

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1. n. The consecrated wafer, believed to be the body of Christ, which in the Mass is offered as a sacrifice; also, the bread before consecration.
2. n. An army; a number of men gathered for war.
3. n. Any great number or multitude; a throng.
4. n. One who receives or entertains another, whether gratuitously or for compensation; one from whom another receives food, lodging, or entertainment; a landlord.
5. v. t. To give entertainment to.
6. v. i. To lodge at an inn; to take up entertainment.
7. n. a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
8. n. a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
9. n. a vast multitude
10. n. an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
11. n. a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
12. n. archaic terms for army