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
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Here's what estimates show Khamenei's message, read aloud by an announcer on state TV, came as oil prices again topped $100 a barrel and two tankers burned in Iraqi waters after an overnight attack.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026 -
There is an ongoing argument/debate/thought experiment/wrasslin' match going on in the press box among the University of Arkansas' radio announcers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Several recent surveys show Swalwell, Steyer, and in some cases, Porter polling in the teens, alongside Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Memories of this night were sealed with photos, taken by their photojournalist host.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, Buckley was visibly moved to hear her name read as her streak culminated at the 98th Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who returned as emcee for the second year in a row.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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President-elect Sarah Epstein served as the emcee throughout the night.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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