host

In IT, a “host” refers to a computer or a device that provides data, services, or resources to other computers (clients) over a network. It is an entity on a network that is capable of sending or receiving data. Hosts can be physical machines, like servers or workstations, or virtual machines that run on physical hardware. Each host is typically identified by a unique IP address, which distinguishes it from other devices on the network. In web hosting, for example, a host refers to a server that stores website files and makes them accessible to users via the internet.