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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Noun
  • Bey hopes spectators this year take time not only to watch the action in the arena but also to listen to the announcers throughout the performances.
    J.M. Banks June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
  • Austrian play-by-play announcer Robert Seeger told viewers to turn off their televisions.
    David j. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Another nostalgic element of the performance saw former host Tom Bergeron make his return to the ballroom.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • The event included music, poetry readings, storytelling and entertainment as well as a host of activities and games including Bingo, a talent show, a cake walk, a three-on-three basketball tournament and a variety of vendors.
    David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Viviana Barajas, the 33-year-old emcee, asked the crowd at the top of the event.
    Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • The chatter caused the emcees to not-so-playfully shush the crowd several times.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 June 2026
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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