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
  • The opportunity came in 2023, when there was an opening for the Braves’ television announcer position.
    Coy Wire, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Bob Uecker is undoubtedly one of the greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returned as hosts.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the standard co-hosts and judges, the hit series also frequently features celebrity guest judges.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 2000 Kids' Choice Awards actually had four cohosts serving as arbiters of the main emcee, Rosie O'Donnell.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The event featured emcee Scott Pelley, award-winning journalist and 60 minutes correspondent, cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, silent and live auction, dinner and entertainment.
    Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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