master of ceremonies
noun phrase
1
: a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion
2
: a person who acts as host at a formal event
3
: a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1
master of ceremonies
phrase
as in host
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity The master of ceremonies warmed up the audience before introducing the lineup of performances. Synonyms & Similar Words
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- host
- announcer
- emcee
- disc jockey
- shock jock
- mistress of ceremonies
- MC
- DJ
- newscaster
- disk jockey
- veejay
- huckster
- pitchman
- anchorman
- anchorwoman
- anchorperson
- radioman
- VJ
- anchor
- ham
- CBer