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host

хозяин

Meaning of host

event organizer

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EN-UK/ˈhəʊst/
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host with Russian translation

host usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Хозяин показал нам, где повесить пальто, и предложил чай.

The host showed us where to hang our coats and offered tea.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В роли хозяина он проследил, чтобы у каждого было место за столом.

As the host, he made sure everyone had a seat at the table.

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host belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

hostхозяин
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

host synonyms

Related words worth learning together

organizer
Person who plans or arranges an event; not necessarily the one who greets guests onsite.
emcee
Master of ceremonies; focuses on presenting and directing an event program rather than hosting guests at home.
presenter
Person who presents a TV/radio show or introduces segments; similar to host in media contexts.
facilitator
Person who makes a process or meeting easier, guiding discussion; not primarily a social host.
convener
Person who calls a meeting or brings people together for a discussion; emphasizes calling/arranging rather than social hosting.
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🇬🇧en

Person who plans or arranges an event; not necessarily the one who greets guests onsite.

A2Often

The event organizer booked the venue and arranged the schedule.

E
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emcee

Master of ceremonies; focuses on presenting and directing an event program rather than hosting guests at home.

A2Rarely

The emcee introduced each speaker and kept the event on time.

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presenter

Person who presents a TV/radio show or introduces segments; similar to host in media contexts.

A2Often

The presenter welcomed the viewers and explained the show.

F
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facilitator

Person who makes a process or meeting easier, guiding discussion; not primarily a social host.

A2Rarely

The facilitator helped the group reach a decision quickly.

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convener

Person who calls a meeting or brings people together for a discussion; emphasizes calling/arranging rather than social hosting.

A2Rarely

The convener scheduled the committee meeting for next week.

🇬🇧en

Person who presides over a meeting or committee; more formal role than a social host.

A2Often

The chair called the meeting to order and outlined the agenda.

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toastmaster

Person who leads toasts and often coordinates speakers at a banquet or celebration; a specialized hosting role.

A2Rarely

The toastmaster made sure each speaker had time for their toast.

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host meaning: what does it mean?

event organizer

host pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

host is pronounced as /ˈhəʊst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

host definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The host showed us where to hang our coats and offered tea. Translation: Хозяин показал нам, где повесить пальто, и предложил чай.

Is host part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, host (хозяин) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is host part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, host (хозяин) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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