host
Entertains the guests
Most meanings of host suggest an unequal relationship between parties.
A host is the counterpart of a guest – that is, one who provides or manages facilities and services that guests enjoy.
To host an event or person is to act in the role of host.
In biology, a host is an organism that harbors another, often a parasite.
In computing, a host is the server on which particular files or sites reside.
An older meaning of host is a great number: He gave a host of excuses.
Event's lead announcer
- presenterOne who delivers content
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
compere · toastmaster · anchor · introducing · microphone · stage · podium · patter
Profound shared closeness
- altarSacred ritual table
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- chaliceOrnate ritual drinking vessel
- transubstantiationChange of underlying substance
liturgy · elevation · paten · tabernacle · monstrance · wafer · sacrament · mass
One exploiting a host
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- vectorQuantity with direction
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
carrier · intermediate · definitive · reservoir · immune · antibody · invasion · colonization
Organized land-based military
- hordeDisorganized, overwhelming crowd
- legionGreat number, or soldiers
- throngDense pressing crowd
- swarmMass of moving insects
multitude · mass · crowd · flock · gathering · assembly · drove
One who attends tables
- platformRaised flat structure
- cloudAtmospheric water vapor mass
- virtual machineEmulated computer system
- containerThing for storing items
domain · webhosting · bandwidth · uptime · dedicated · shared · IP address · firewall
Bedroom for visitors
- innLodging for wayfarers
- lodgingTemporary place to stay
- AirbnbShort-term rental service
- homestayLiving with local residents
reception · accommodations · welcome · check-in · concierge · reservation · amenities · couchsurfing
master of ceremonies
Event's lead announcer
- presenterOne who delivers content
- announcerOne who introduces programs
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
moderator · compere · toastmaster · anchor · introducing · microphone · stage · podium · patter · banter
communion
Profound shared closeness
- altarSacred ritual table
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- chaliceOrnate ritual drinking vessel
transubstantiation · liturgy · elevation · paten · tabernacle · monstrance · wafer · sacrament · mass · Eucharist
parasite
One exploiting a host
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- vectorQuantity with direction
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
infection · carrier · intermediate · definitive · reservoir · immune · antibody · invasion · colonization · microbiome
army
Organized land-based military
swarm · multitude · mass · crowd · flock · gathering · assembly · drove
server
One who attends tables
- platformRaised flat structure
- cloudAtmospheric water vapor mass
- virtual machineEmulated computer system
container · domain · webhosting · bandwidth · uptime · dedicated · shared · IP address · firewall · provisioning
guestroom
Bedroom for visitors
homestay · reception · accommodations · welcome · check-in · concierge · reservation · amenities · couchsurfing · vacancy
- people rolesteacher, student, coach, instructor, trainer
- word ladder wordshead, tail, lead, gold, cold
- game showsbuzzer, buzzers, contestant, contestants, jackpot
- podcastspodcast, podcasts, podcaster, episode, listener
- b&binn, guesthouse, homestay, cottage, farmhouse
- communicatorsspeaker, explainer, orator, presenter, announcer
- hospital bedClinical sleeping furniture
- hospital gownBackless medical garment
- in the hospitalAdmitted as inpatient
- held hostageCaptive for leverage
- hostage negotiationsDialogue to release captives
- hold hostageImprison for demands
hospital, hostile, hostility, hostess, hostel, hospitable, hostage, hosting, hospitality