master of ceremonies

master of ceremonies
Date: circa 1610 1. a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion 2. a person who acts as host at a formal event 3. a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)

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  • master of ceremonies — n. 1. a person who supervises a ceremony ☆ 2. a person who presides over an entertainment, as on a radio or television program or in a nightclub, at a banquet, etc., introducing the speakers or performers, filling in the intervals with jokes, etc …   English World dictionary

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  • master of ceremonies — noun a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑emcee, ↑host • Derivationally related forms: ↑host (for: ↑host), ↑emcee …   Useful english dictionary

  • Master of ceremonies — Ceremony Cer e*mo*ny, n.; pl. {Ceremonies}. [F. c[ e]r[ e]monie, L. caerimonia; perh. akin to E. create and from a root signifying to do or make.] 1. Ar act or series of acts, often of a symbolical character, prescribed by law, custom, or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Master of Ceremonies — Der MC oder älter Master of Ceremonies ist im englischen Sprachraum generell der Moderator einer Bühnenshow oder einer anderen Performance. Im deutschen Sprachraum ist das Wort als Titel für den Rapper in einer Hip Hop Gruppe vorgesehen oder als… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • master of ceremonies — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms master of ceremonies : singular master of ceremonies plural masters of ceremonies someone whose job is to introduce speakers or performers at a formal public event …   English dictionary

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