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master of ceremonies

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master of ceremonies

–noun
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.

Origin:
1655–65
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master of ceremonies  
n.   pl. masters of ceremonies
  1. A person who acts as host at a formal event, making the welcoming speech and introducing other speakers.

  2. A performer who conducts a program of varied entertainment by introducing other performers to the audience.

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