cohost
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈkoʊˌhoʊst/
KK: /ˈkoʊˌhoʊst/
noun
Definition
A person who shares the responsibility of hosting an event or program with another person.
Example
She will cohost the charity gala with her friend this year.
Conversation
Are you excited to cohost the party with me this weekend?
Definitely! I think we'll make a great team.
Yeah, I can't wait to see how it all turns out.
Me too! It's going to be so much fun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
partner
coordinator
facilitator
Antonyms
soloist
independent
lone
transitive verb
Definition
To host an event or program together with someone else.
Example
She will cohost the charity gala with her friend this year.
Tense Forms
Past: cohosted
Past Participle: cohosted
Conversation
Did you hear that I will cohost the charity event next week?
That's awesome! Who are you cohosting with?
I'm working with Sarah; she has great ideas for the event.
Root Explanation
Cohost → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "host" (from Old French *hoste*, meaning a person who receives or entertains guests). The word "cohost" means a person who hosts an event together with another host.
Memory Tip
Think of two people hosting an event "together" ('co-') — that's what a cohost does.
Visually Confused Words
coost
host
cost
coot
coos