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View synonyms for master of ceremonies

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of master of ceremonies1

First recorded in 1655–65

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Example Sentences

And now they expect me to come out as a merry master-of-ceremonies before an assembled crowd of summer guests.

"Stump," in his most impressive manner, stepped forward, and in true master-of-ceremonies style introduced our entertainer.

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