hostprogram
nounUK /ˈhəʊstˌprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈhoʊstˌproʊɡræm/
A host program is a main computer program that lets other smaller programs run inside it.
The web browser acts as a host program for many small add-ons.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, a program that provides services or resources to other programs or devices.
The server ran a host program that managed all connected clients.
3. A program that controls and supports guest software, such as a virtual machine manager.
The host program allocated memory to each virtual machine.
4. A broadcasting program that introduces and links segments from other sources.
The host program welcomed viewers before the remote report began.