Meaning | A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers). |
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Synonyms | master of ceremonies, host |
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Instances | Sullivan, Ed Sullivan, Edward Vincent Sullivan | United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974) |
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Narrower | Lord of Misrule | A person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration |
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compere | British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc |
question master, quizmaster | The host or chairman of a radio or tv quiz show or panel game / game |
ringmaster | The person in charge of performances in a circus ring |
toastmaster, symposiarch | The person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet |
Broader | entertainer | A person who tries to please or amuse |
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Spanish | conductor, maestro de ceremonias, presentador |
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Catalan | mestre de cerimònies |
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Verbs | emcee | act as a master of ceremonies |
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