plural of hosting

(Internet) A single node in a DMZ, typically protected by a firewall, sometimes hidden by NAT. Usually, DMZ hosts accept incoming external connections, but they cannot initiate connections with internal hosts.

The reaction of a living system to the presence of a material.

(television) A host or hostess who appears in very short segments before and after a television show.

plural of host country

A country in which an international event is held. / A country which is the target of immigration. / A country whose leaders accept the visitation of the representatives or agencies of another country.

plural of host family

plural of host plant

(biology) A plant that supplies food resources and substrate for certain insects or other fauna.

The marketing practice of having the host of a children's television segment endorse products or services.