host a show
/həʊst ə ʃəʊ/
Meaning
To act as the main presenter or master of ceremonies for a television program, radio broadcast, podcast, or live event. The host introduces guests, guides the conversation, and keeps the audience entertained.
Examples
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It has always been my dream to host a show on late-night television.
It has always been my dream to host a show on late-night television.
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She was invited to host a show about cooking and travel on a major network.
She was invited to host a show about cooking and travel on a major network.
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He does an amazing job whenever he has to host a show, keeping the energy high.
He does an amazing job whenever he has to host a show, keeping the energy high.
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They are looking for a charismatic person to host a show about video games.
They are looking for a charismatic person to host a show about video games.
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Hosting a show live can be stressful because you have to handle unexpected mistakes.
Hosting a show live can be stressful because you have to handle unexpected mistakes.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He was chosen to presentate a show next week.
✓ He was chosen to host a show next week.
'Presentate' is not a real English verb. Use 'host' or 'present'.
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✗ Who is making the show tonight?
✓ Who is hosting the show tonight?
'To make a show' means to produce or create it. To guide the event as the presenter, use 'host a show'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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She was so nervous when she had to ___ for the first time on live TV.
💡 Present or guide a program.
Show answer
host a show
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It takes a lot of confidence and quick thinking to ___ successfully.
💡 Be the master of ceremonies for a broadcast.
Show answer
host a show