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master of ceremonies

noun

a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) (Freq. 1)

• Syn: ↑emcee, ↑host

• Derivationally related forms: ↑host (for: ↑host), ↑emcee (for: ↑emcee)

• Hypernyms: ↑entertainer

• Hyponyms:

↑compere, ↑Lord of Misrule, ↑question master, ↑quizmaster, ↑ringmaster, ↑toastmaster, ↑symposiarch

• Instance Hyponyms: ↑Sullivan, ↑Ed Sullivan, ↑Edward Vincent Sullivan

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noun, pl masters of ceremonies [count]

: a person who introduces guests, speakers, or performers at a formal event

The master of ceremonies introduced the guest of honor.

— called also (US) emcee, MC

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ˌmaster of ˈceremonies [master of ceremonies] noun (abbr. MC)

a person who introduces guests or entertainers at a formal occasion

Useful english dictionary. 2012.