emcee

noun
UK: /ˌemˈsiː/
US: /ˈemˌsiː/

  1. A person who hosts an event or performance.

    1. The emcee introduced the next performer on stage.
    2. Our emcee was engaging, keeping the audience entertained throughout the evening with witty remarks.

Synonyms

host presenter master of ceremonies
emcee verb

  1. To act as the host of an event or performance.

    1. She will emcee the awards ceremony this year.
    2. He agreed to emcee the charity event, using his humor to encourage donations for the cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "emcee" is /ˌemˈsiː/ in British English and /ˈemˌsiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emcee": host, presenter, master of ceremonies.

Example usage of "emcee": "The emcee introduced the next performer on stage.". More examples on the page.