emcee

noun

ˌem-ˈsē How to pronounce emcee (audio)
Definition of emceenext
as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity acted as emcee for the evening's entertainment at the political convention

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Recent Examples of emcee The disembodied emcee voice for the performance only asks that flash not be used, and that any photography or videography not disturb surrounding attendees. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The emcee invites the UGT cast onstage to start the magic show Luann has been eagerly anticipating. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Crew member Juanita Olivo served as the event's emcee, and later in the show, attendees saw the circus's robotic dog, Bailey, perform a few tricks. — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 9 Sep. 2026 The awards got underway on Saturday night at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, with Wanda Sykes serving as emcee. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emcee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emcee
  1. announcer
  2. host
Noun
  • The traditional telecast, featuring announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman with reporters Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge, will be available on ESPN, ABC and Disney+.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Bingo cards work for commercials during a big game, awards-show moments or announcer clichés.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • Many hosts ask for the same thing just to get the party started.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Vance left a positive impression on his RJC audience while stopping short of disavowing influential conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson.
    — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of host

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“Emcee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emcee. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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