mistress of ceremonies
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mistress of ceremonies
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Noha watches over the dining room as mistress of ceremonies while the chef’s wife, Ragheda, assists with salads and sweets.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022
As the lone female soloist of “Rubies” — its dangerously commanding mistress of ceremonies — the much younger Emily Kikta was just as terrific an example of Balanchine’s view of girl power.
From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2018
Julie Andrews is mistress of ceremonies for "From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2016" on a new "Great Performances."
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2015
His re-edit of Vogue by Madonna was a dancefloor staple last year, cutting her into a fierce mistress of ceremonies.
From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2013
I have been appointed mistress of ceremonies to the queen and must obey the summons.
From On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
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