host; owner; employer
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
host; person who receives guests
The person who welcomes and entertains visitors at home, a party, or an event.
The host warmly entertained us.
The host of tonight's dinner party is my good friend.
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As the host, you should take good care of every guest.
noun
employer; master (in a domestic context)
archaicA term from pre-modern or historical contexts, referring to someone who hires tutors, accountants, or domestic servants.
The master was the employer of all the servants in the house.
He worked as an accountant for a wealthy family, and his employer treated him well.
noun
owner; proprietor; person in charge
The person who legally possesses property, assets, or holds authority over something.
The owner of this old house has already moved abroad.
The company's new owner is preparing to implement a series of reforms.
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Have you found the dog's owner?
The mill owner decided to sell his property.