NOUN | person | master of ceremonies, emcee, host | a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) |
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Meaning | A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers). | |
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Synonyms | emcee, host | |
Instances | Sullivan, Ed Sullivan, Edward Vincent Sullivan | United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974) |
Narrower | Lord of Misrule | A person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration |
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 |
Spanish | conductor, maestro de ceremonias, presentador | |
Catalan | mestre de cerimònies |
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