cohost
noun
co·host
(ˌ)kō-ˈhōst 
variants
or co-host
plural cohosts or co-hosts
: one of two or more people who host something (such as a television show) together
As cohost of the network's late-night wrap-ups of its Winter Olympics coverage, the effervescent Sullivan drew nothing but encomiums …—
Harry F. Waters
Harry F. WatersThe one-hour show, airing weekday mornings on ABC, includes a 15-minute discussion among the four co-hosts about that day's "hot topics" …—Josh Young
Josh YoungThe third annual West Texas Salute to Veterans has been scheduled … . Co-hosts for the event are Lubbock National Bank and Silent Wings Museum.—Ray Westbrook
Ray Westbrook
cohost
verb, transitive + intransitive
or co-host
Publicly Moscow supports North Korea's demand to cohost the Games.
—Newsweek
Newsweek
So why does he co-host a weekly podcast about American University basketball?
—Dan Steinberg
Dan Steinberg
The sneaker giant is lending its name to what could develop into a massive promotional sporting event co-hosted by the City of Portland, Ore. …
—Melanie Wells
Melanie Wells
Examples of cohost in a Sentence
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Who better than a dear friend to serve as your cohost and cleanup accomplice as the night winds down?
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
Morning Joe cohosts and married couple Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski will continue to host their show through 2029.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Meghan McCain, the daughter of former Presidential candidate John McCain and former cohost of The View, wrote via X.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
Morning Joe cohosts and married couple Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski will continue to host their show through 2029.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Meghan McCain, the daughter of former Presidential candidate John McCain and former cohost of The View, wrote via X.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Cohost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cohost. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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