master of ceremonies

Noun

Meaning

a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

host emcee guardian barker marshal showman director journalist manager speaker reporter innkeeper anchorman leader owner
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Antonyms

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Hypernyms

entertainer

Hyponyms

ringmaster Lord of Misrule toastmaster compere quizmaster symposiarch

Examples

Goldman, p. 105-108 Lenny took the stage as "Lenny Marsalle" one evening at the Victory Club, as a stand-in master of ceremonies for one of his mother's shows. Source: Internet

First, the master of ceremonies was Laguna’s own Pat Purnell, a longtime action sports broadcaster and current Host/Producer for Outside Television. Source: Internet

As the master of ceremonies, his job was to introduce the strippers while performing his own ever-evolving material. Source: Internet

After Mass the men adjourned to the cafeteria where master of ceremonies Zip Rzeppa recalled some of the lows and the highs of his colorful life and career. Source: Internet

As the master of ceremonies, Coast Guard squadron board advisor Richard Burgess noted, a lot of hard work has gone into securing the flotilla’s new boat, vehicle and shed. Source: Internet

A special sometime that brings people back for more,” said master of ceremonies David Turnoy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Master of Arts Master of Arts in Library Science Master of Arts in Teaching master of ceremony Master of Divinity Master of Education