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emcee

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em·cee  (ms)
n.
A master of ceremonies.
v. em·ceed, em·cee·ing, em·cees
v.tr.
To serve as master of ceremonies of: emcee a variety show.
v.intr.
To act as master of ceremonies.

[Pronunciation of MC, abbr. of master of ceremonies.]

emcee [ˌɛmˈsiː] Informal
n
(Business / Professions) a master of ceremonies
vb -cees, -ceeing, -ceed
to act as master of ceremonies (for or at)
[from the abbreviation MC]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.emceeemcee - a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
entertainer - a person who tries to please or amuse
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
Verb1.emcee - act as a master of ceremonies
host - be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night"
Translations
emcee [ˈemˈsiː] (US)
A. Npresentador(a) m/f
B. VTpresentar
to emcee a showpresentar un espectáculo
emcee [ˌɛmˈsiː] nmaître m de cérémonie
emcee
nConférencier m; (on TV also) → Showmaster(in) m(f); (at private functions) → Zeremonienmeister(in) m(f)
vt showals Conférencier etc leiten


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