mistress of ceremonies


mistress of ceremonies

Definition of MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

: a woman who presides at a public ceremony or who acts as hostess of a stage, radio, or television show

First Known Use of MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

1952

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