A person who lives on other people’s efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. from 16th c.
A sycophant or hanger-on.
An organism that lives on or in another organism, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc. from 19th c.
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
One that provides a facility for an event.
A person or organization responsible for running an event.
A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
Any computer attached to a network.
A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
An organism bearing certain genetic material.
A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
A large number of items; a large inventory.
The consecrated bread or wafer of the Eucharist.
To perform the role of a host.
To lodge at an inn.
To run software made available to a remote user or process.
