cohost

noun

Definition of cohostnext
as in hostess

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Recent Examples of cohost Food journalist and podcaster Mark Bittman and his cohost and daughter Kate Bittman from the podcast Food with Mark Bittman stopped by to help coach Kate in the fine art of frying. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The conservative panelist was a permanent cohost from 2015-2016. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 2026 The cohost made sure to add that Donda West is more than deserving of the honor. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cohost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohost
  1. hostess
  2. host
Noun
  • Mildred’s is named for Joe’s grandmother, a nurse and hostess from Walla Walla who moved here with her husband, who became the first internal medicine doctor at one of New Orleans’ long-running hospitals.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The banquet hall was total chaos, packed with people who shoved their way toward the front, trying to bribe the hostess for a table with red envelopes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hostess
Noun
  • Many hosts ask for the same thing just to get the party started.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Vance left a positive impression on his RJC audience while stopping short of disavowing influential conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson.
    — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of host

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“Cohost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohost. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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