MC

noun

ˌem-ˈsē How to pronounce MC (audio)
Definition of MCnext
as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity when we needed an impromptu MC at the wedding reception, my brother volunteered

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  1. announcer
  2. host
  3. emcee
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
Noun
  • Such an honor to return as emcee of the 81st Al Smith Memorial Dinner.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This music was made purely to represent the art of an incredible producer and an incredible artist and an incredible emcee and another incredible artist together all as a collective.
    — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of emcee
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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