emcee

Noun
  1. A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) (synset 110318917)
    is a type of: entertainer - a person who tries to please or amuse
    subtypes:
    • compere - British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc
    • lord of misrule - a person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration
    • question master, quizmaster - the host or chairman of a radio or tv quiz show or panel game
    • ringmaster - the person in charge of performances in a circus ring
    • symposiarch, toastmaster - the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet
    specific instances: ed sullivan, edward vincent sullivan, sullivan - United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974)
    same as: host, master of ceremonies
Verb
  1. Act as a master of ceremonies (synset 202598553)
    is a type of: host - be the host of or for
    same as: compere

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