co-host

American

[koh-hohst, koh-hohst, koh-hohst] / ˌkoʊˈhoʊst, ˈkoʊˌhoʊst, ˈkoʊˌhoʊst /

Or cohost

verb (used with or without object)

to host (a program) jointly with at least one other person.

It’s a daily talk show co-hosted by three women.
They were a beloved comedy duo who cohosted on radio for 14 years before taking their variety hour to television.

noun

a person who hosts a program jointly with at least one other person.

Everyone was surprised when his co-host left the show at the peak of its popularity.

Etymology

Origin of co-host

First recorded in 1905–10 for the noun; co- ( def. ) + host ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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In little over 100 days, the United States will co-host a football World Cup that Iran have qualified for.

From BBC

“I try to be an inspiration to everyone,” she told “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Michelle Miller in 2024, “but it is especially heartwarming when a young girl tells moi how much moi means to them.”

From Salon

Matt Elisofon, co-host of the F1-focused Red Flags Podcast, tells the BBC "there were more British celebrities in the Ecclestone era".

From BBC

But the effervescent co-host of the hit “Girls Gotta Eat” podcast will do more than just tell her “crazy, insane stories for an hour.”

From Los Angeles Times

The three songs Cruz has released so far have elements of familiar musical heroes and show some promise, says Ruchira Sharma, co-host of pop culture podcast Everything is Content.

From BBC

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