hostfamily
nounUK /ˈhəʊstˌfæməli/
US /ˈhoʊstˌfæməli/
A host family is a family that lets a visitor live in their home for a while.
She stayed with a host family in London while she studied English.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A family that cares for a child or animal temporarily on behalf of an organization.
The host family looked after the puppy until it found a new home.
3. A family that welcomes an exchange student or foreign visitor as part of a program.
Our host family took us to see the local sights.
4. A family that provides a room and meals to a paying guest.
The host family offered breakfast and dinner every day.