master of ceremonies

noun
UK: /ˌmɑːstər əv ˈserɪməˌniːz/
US: /ˌmæstər əv ˈserəˌmoʊniːz/

  1. A person who introduces speakers or performers and guides the audience through an event.

    1. The master of ceremonies announced the first band.
    2. The master of ceremonies kept the show moving smoothly between acts with jokes.

  2. Someone who presides over a formal event, ensuring proceedings run smoothly and entertaining the audience.

    1. The master of ceremonies made sure everyone enjoyed the awards ceremony.
    2. As master of ceremonies, he skillfully navigated the evening's program, blending humor and gravitas.

Synonyms

emcee host presenter ringmaster

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "master of ceremonies" in English means: A person who introduces speakers or performers and guides the audience through an event., Someone who presides over a formal event, ensuring proceedings run smoothly and entertaining the audience..

The phonetic transcription of "master of ceremonies" is /ˌmɑːstər əv ˈserɪməˌniːz/ in British English and /ˌmæstər əv ˈserəˌmoʊniːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "master of ceremonies": "The master of ceremonies announced the first band.". More examples on the page.