master of ceremonies

noun

1. a person who directs the entertainment at a party, dinner, nightclub, radio or television broadcast, or the like, acting as host and introducing the speakers or performers. : M.C., MC

master of ceremonies

noun

1. a person who presides over a public ceremony, formal dinner, or entertainment, introducing the events, performers, etc MC

Word History and Origins

Origin of master of ceremonies¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

With the card running more than an hour later than planned, it was 03:20 local time when master of ceremonies Michael Buffer introduced Ngannou to the ring.

From BBC

David Tennant is hosting Sunday’s ceremony in London and says it’s more relaxing to be the master of ceremonies than a nominee.

From Seattle Times

The pontiff said he also has worked with the papal master of ceremonies to revise the funeral rites: “We simplified them a lot,” he said.

From Washington Times

From the lectern, the master of ceremonies glanced over the crowd that gathered for the news conference introducing Ron Washington as the Angels’ new manager.

From Los Angeles Times

"Please welcome our honoured VIP guests to today's celebrations," announced the master of ceremonies.

From BBC

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