the Host

noun

: a round, thin piece of bread used in the Christian Communion ceremony

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The Rise of the Host In a world obsessed with reach, the Host builds resonance. — Robyn Duda, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2025 Respect the Host The second expectation every Airbnb renter should follow is showing respect to their host. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 As the Host in Residence, Teigen is introducing different ways to serve the mouthwatering cheese and find joy in the bite-size moments throughout the holiday season. — Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Scott Hanson has served as the host of NFL RedZone since its inaugural season in 2009. — Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for the Host

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“The Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Host. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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