master of ceremonies

noun phrase

1

: a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion

2

: a person who acts as host at a formal event

3

: a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)

Examples of master of ceremonies in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But what about if or when the Hostmaster General does finally decide to retire as master of ceremonies? — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026

Stookey was a singer and master of ceremonies at the Gaslight Cafe before joining Peter Yarrow and Mary Travers to form Peter, Paul and Mary in 1961. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

The All-Star player and former MLB manager brought his legendary authenticity and storytelling, and Johnson, who has kept a low profile since leaving office nearly a decade ago, was a game master of ceremonies. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026

Though a local rabbi officiated the union on the billboard (Winkies bedazzled the chuppah), the master of ceremonies, according to the Haring poster, was Sico, the robot star from Rocky IV (1985). — Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for master of ceremonies

• cronies
• ponies
• testimonies

Kids Definition

master of ceremonies

: a person who acts as host at a formal event or on an entertainment program (as on television)