ringmaster

[ ring-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

noun

1. a person in charge of the performances in a circus ring.

ringmaster

/ ˈrɪŋˌmɑːstə /

noun

1. the master of ceremonies in a circus

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringmaster¹

First recorded in 1870–75; ring ¹ + master

Example Sentences

Was it an expression of deep desire for fascism, misogyny and racism or a simple admiration for the reality show ringmaster who tells them what they want to hear?

From Salon

Being part of his entourage, he said, was like being part of a circus - the rapper was the “ringmaster”.

From BBC

“Are you ready?” the ringmaster roars from inside the tent.

From Los Angeles Times

Mike Read, who co-hosted a local radio show with Wright before they moved to Radio 1, said his former colleague was a "ringmaster" and "good at pulling people in".

From BBC

The danger comes from her husband, August, Benzini’s possibly bipolar owner and ringmaster.

From New York Times

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