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
  • Texas Tech fans, BYU supporters and even ESPN college football announcer Kirk Herbstreit — who will call Saturday’s contest — made donations.
    Sam Jane, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
  • As the big bad of the film, former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor was joined in the cast by such other figures associated with the fighting world as Hieron, UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer, UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik, and UFC’s CEO and President, Dana White.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, who envisioned the city, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil hosts art exhibitions, international movies, and other events.
    Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The cast and reunion host Tan France continued to frame Stause’s use of social media as beyond the pale.
    Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The Emcee During downtime, Bill Sindelar was tasked with emcee duties and kept spirits high.
    Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
  • An emcee revs up the crowd in the arena before the matches begin, and players get an introduction and walkout music.
    Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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“MC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/MC. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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