Web, domains and email
hosting
In short and in plain language
With hosting, a firm gives you room on a server.
This way, people can reach the site on the web.
It usually also comes with a database and a certificate. With the certificate, data is sent in code. Often there are mailboxes for mail too.
Definition
Providing storage space on a server so that a website can be reached on the internet. It usually also includes a database, a certificate for encrypted transfer and email mailboxes.